2002 Mazda Millenia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3) · Suspension:front:control Arm (2) · Structure (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (104)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-07-29 · 09-022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 description some vehicles may exhibit inoperative electric rear window defroster grid lines, integral antenna concerns causing radio reception issues or terminal tabs pulled
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-10 · 07-004-25a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (a/c) system is operating. it is most noticeable when the a/c is first turned on. this odor is the result of mold growth in the a/c evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-25 · 07-004-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (a/c) system is operating. it is most noticeable when the a/c is first turned on. this odor is the result of mold growth in the a/c evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · 09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with federal, state, and local laws concerning odometer
Showing the 6 most recent of 104 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-10-25 · Unknown Or Other · 143,000 mi“airbag light in driver dash cluster has been coming on for several thousand miles. sometimes it stays on, sometimes it blinks off and on. …”
2012-11-25 · Engine · 92,345 mi“driving on freeway at 65 mph for approximately 10 minutes when car suddenly over-heated, immediately pulled over to berm. smoke in the engine area and all coolant lost. total driving time before incident was less than 20 minutes. car was towed to mazda dealership and told engine was damaged beyond repair. car was then towed to a private repair …”
2012-01-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 146,036 mi“obdii, o2 sensor (oxygen sensor), egr (exhaust gas recirculation), evaporative system, and catalytic converter causes check engine to flash. *tr…”
2009-05-04 · Structure“2002 mazda millenia paint peeling off of side view mirrors & back side wheel wells paint blistering and rusting. called mazda they wouldn't do anything about the issue since the warranty has expired. *tr…”
2008-11-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 2,876 mi“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 - replaced sticking idle air control valve & throttle body …”
2008-09-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 90,000 mi“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…”
2008-08-25 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 116,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda millenia. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the door locks began locking and unlocking by themselves repeatedly. he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to identify a code that was causing the fa…”
2007-06-26 · Wheels:rim · 56,503 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda millenia. the contact noticed that the driver side rear tire has been losing tire pressure regularly. the tire was moved to the driver side front, but the failure continued. the contact had recently purchased four new michelin tires. the mechanic diagnosed the failure as the rim corroding from the inside. the…”
2007-05-23 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module · 37,000 mi“airbag light came on , sent to dealer, and didn't find anything. came on again ,changed parts on driver's side. came on again changed parts on passenger's side. now airbag light was on and off again. had been like that for about 4 months now. *ak…”
2006-11-13 · Air Bags · 86,475 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who replaced the wiring, however the problem persisted. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.