2002 Mazda MilleniaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2002 Mazda Millenia, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2014. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 Mazda Millenia has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 Mazda Millenia recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 vs. every other Millenia year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Millenia median. How we score
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2002 Mazda Millenia safety ratings
2002 Mazda Millenia 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Millenia owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
OBDII, O2 SENSOR (OXYGEN SENSOR), EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION), EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSES CHECK ENGINE TO FLASH. *TR
PROBLEMS WITH FUEL SYSTEM PRACTICALLY SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. NOTIFIED MAZDA MOTORS BUT WAS BRUSHED ASIDE. 1/13/03-ENGINE DECARBON/FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER;12/17/03-REPLACE ALL SPARK PLUGS;02/06/04 - REPLACED SHORTED OUT KNOCK SENSOR; 07/23/04 - ENGINE DECARBON/FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER; 08/23/04 -…
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIAGNOSTIC CODE 1170. TO MANY DIFFERENT PROBLEMS COVERING EVERY ENGINE PART FROM COMPRESSION,FUEL,HOSES,SOLENOIDS COIL, OXYGEN SENSOR, INJECTORS, FUEL PUMP, ECT; MADZA SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE DIAGNOSTIC CODE 1170 MORE CLEAR, THEY EVEN LIST ENGINE FAILURE COME ON THIS IS UNJUST. *TR
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