1997 Mazda Millenia Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 19%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Mazda Millenia, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 35 MPH in severe cold weather brake pedal commenced to make a popping noise while braking. Vehicle lost braking and rear ended another vehicle in front. Upon impact, neither frontal air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The consumer stated the vehicle was totaled. Updated 12/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10110890, filed 2005-02, 63,000 miles“Consumer states while driving the vehicle. The vehicle had an accident with another vehicle. Consumer rear ended the vehicle going 30mph. The driver side air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10001712, filed 2002-12“Consumer was at a stop when dual front airbags deployed without any impact or under carriage impact . Vehicle has never been involved in accident, and there was no prior warning of defect. Defect caused burn on elbow.”
NHTSA complaint #869467, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10021000Oct 4, 2006Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mazda Millenia
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mazda Millenia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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