1997 Mazda Millenia Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Mazda Millenia, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles.
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.
“I purchased a 97 Mazda millennia in 8/97 with 29k miles. Today it is at 77k miles and the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership and found that the fuel tank has started imploding due to the amount of suction in the tank. The suction has also caused damage to the fuel level sensors. The quoted repair price was $1,800. The service rep informed me that Mazda is aware of this problem and has issued an advisory to mechanics to not only check the fuel gauge but also the fuel tank. This is not currently a recall item or a defect but should be. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023152, filed 2003-06, 77,500 miles“While driving vehicle and without warning fuel gauge does not mark the correct measurement of fuel in gas tank. Fuel tank assembly neeed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8006926, filed 2002-04Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mazda Millenia
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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