2000 Mazda Millenia Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Mazda Millenia, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,600 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 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10018887, filed 2003-05, 37,600 miles“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 light appeared, as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10097524, filed 2004-10Related service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10206002Dec 8, 2021Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler and Lines Flushing Procedure: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission (A/T) oil cooler and lines must be power flushed completely before an…
- 10186693Jan 21, 2021Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10173097Mar 12, 2020Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mazda Millenia
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mazda Millenia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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