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2001 Mazda Millenia Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
24%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
61,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Mazda Millenia, 24% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 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.

“The vehicle was stationary on a city street. Started the vehicle, foot on the brake and shifted into drive.vehicle was idling at normal RPM. When the foot was removed from the brake petal, the car lurched forward at full throttle. My foot never touched the gas pedal. It traveled about 10 feet striking a vehicle. I was able to stop the car by pushing on the brake pedal and came to a stop. The engine speed returned to normal RPM. I started to lift my foot off the break pedal and the car resumed full throttle forward. …”

NHTSA complaint #11311458, filed 2020-02, 161,000 miles

“Purchased vehicle brand new from dealer (crossroads Mazda in cary, nc) and from day 1 have had issues with the engine and the check engine light. Transmission completely replaced in may 2004 (right after it went out of warranty); continual problems with check engine light illuminating for no reason and as of 12/08, cannot get car inspected due to check engine light; requesting a repair waiver since this is a known Mazda issue and they have done nothing to resolve/assist their customers.”

NHTSA complaint #10255818, filed 2009-01, 4,697 miles

“2001 Mazda Millenia would not shift gears and would stop abruptly. ***nar*** the technician at the transmission shop indicated that the transmission imploded.”

NHTSA complaint #10163673, filed 2006-07, 61,000 miles

“Consumer stated that transmission failed. Consumer had three transmissions replaced, and currently will have the fourth transmission replaced. While driving consumer would get the feeling as if someone hit her in the rear. Then, vehicle jerked when consumer pushed on the gas pedal. She, took the vehicle to the dealer, and each time, it was the transmission.”

NHTSA complaint #10087402, filed 2004-08

“While parked and idling, vehicle suddenly accelerated and inadvertently jumped out of gear and forced vehicle forward into a palm tree before stopping. Vehicle at body shop for repairs. The consumer stated that the dealer refused to do a computer check to determine the reason why the vehicle took off while it was in park with the engine running.”

NHTSA complaint #899682, filed 2001-11

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200215%
2001724%
2000316%
1999519%
1998517%
1997425%
1996427%
19951721%

Other parts of the 2001 Mazda Millenia

Engine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 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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