2000 Mazda MILLENIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
19 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
38,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 19 complaints (15.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 15.8% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 10.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 2; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2002: 3; 2003: 4; 2004: 4; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10018887 · 2003-05-18 (May 18, 2003)
I HAVE A RECURRING TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MY MAZDA MELLENIA 2000. WHILE DRIVING ,THE CAR WILL DOWN SHIFT RAPIDLY AND CAUSE A QUICK DECREASE IN OPERATING SPEED. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE "HOLD" LIGHT WILL BEGIN TO FLASH AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE CAR IS BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM. I AM FORCED TO OPERATE A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT SAFE DUE TO THIS RAPID DECELERATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 37,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018887 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10097524 · 2004-10-22 (October 22, 2004)
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND DEALER WAS AWARE OF THEM. WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD UNEXPECTEDLY OPENED. THIS CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. WHILE SHIFTING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE GEARS ENGAGED SLOWLY, THEN HESITATED. THEN, A WINDING SQUEAKING NOISE WA HEARD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ANY SPEED BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. ABS BRAKING L…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10097524 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 760606 · 2002-04-12 (April 12, 2002)
KEYS GOT JAMMED IN IGNITION, TOOK TO DEALER WHERE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW,SERVICE CLAIMED THAT TAB ON SHIFTER LEVER LOCK IS BROKEN. POSSIBLE SUGAR CONCENTRATE FOUND ON SHIFTER ASSEMBLY CAUSED PROBLEM, CAR CAN SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITHOUT STEPPING ON BRAKE.(VECHILE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE). ASKED TO SHOWN THE SUGAR , SERVICE CLAIMED CAR IS PUT BACK TOGETHER. NEVER HAD ANY MAJOR SPILL IN FRONT OF CAR.ASKED TO CONTACT MAZDA FOR WARRANTYPROBLEM #804889 NEVER CALLED BACK. TOOK DEALEAD TO COURT AFTER CONSULTING WITH FEW LOCAL REPAIR SHOPS STATED ITS IMPOSSIBLE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 760606 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021437 · 2003-06-11 (June 11, 2003)
WE OWN A 2000 MAZDA MILLENIA THAT STALLS AT ABOUT 50 MPH AND HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR SERVICING NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THIS FIXED. THE CAR HAS SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS: KEYLESS ENTRY DOES NOT WORK, HEATED SEATS DO NOT WORK, AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT WORK; HOWEVER, NONE OF THESE POSE A SAFETY PROBLEM LIKE THE STALLING. THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON EVEN AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021437 at NHTSA ↗