1998 Mazda Millenia Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Mazda Millenia, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“During warm climate and in bumper-to-bumper traffic vehicle would suddenly and unexpectedly accelerate. Vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Engine RPM's jump to 3000-4000 when in heavy bumper to bumper traffic. The consumer had to stand on brake to hold car back.”
NHTSA complaint #10117629, filed 2005-05, 55,000 miles“After exiting from a ramp, I proceeded to accelerate into traffic. There was a jerk and car felt as if it was stuck in gear. Turned on and off, car did not move forward while in drive. Other components appeared to be working. Towed to Mazda dealer. Informed needed completely new transmission”
NHTSA complaint #732316, filed 2000-09“While idling at a stop sign or traffic light, vehicle races to extremely high rpms. After vehicle is restarted, it then returns to normal. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Consumer adds that the cruise control resume feature works intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #8004692, filed 2002-02“3 times gas pedal has caused vehicle to hesitate. Several complaints had been made regarding this prolbem. Vehicle was plugged to computer, but no problem was found. Control module was replaced, but no remedy has corrected the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #893213, filed 2001-07Related service bulletins
- 10186703Jan 21, 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10148072Oct 10, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10144333Aug 31, 2018In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mazda Millenia
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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