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Mazda MilleniaModel year report

2002 Mazda Millenia Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
56,503miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 2.3L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Mazda Millenia (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2002 Mazda Millenia. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 5 complaints (24% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and suspension (3). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,503 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 84 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Check engine light diagnostic code 1170. To many different problems covering every engine part from compression,fuel ,hoses ,solenoids coil, oxygen sensor, injectors, fuel pump, ect; madza should be able to make diagnostic code 1170 more clear , they even list engine failure come on this is unjust.”

NHTSA complaint #10240559, filed 2008-09, 90,000 miles

Air bags: “Airbag light came on , sent to dealer, and didn't find anything. Came on again ,changed parts on driver's side. Came on again changed parts on passenger's side. Now airbag light was on and off again. Had been like that for about 4 months now.”

NHTSA complaint #10191602, filed 2007-05, 37,000 miles

Suspension: “Front end suspension! I have for the past year been trying to get them to adhere to my findings. There are sounds coming from the end, as though there was a helicopter coming in from the distant. The faster you go the louder it gets. Also, driving real slow or pulling in and out of parking spaces there is a rubbing noise. Even the sound of a metal tap when braking and backing up as though something is shifting. I have put up with arlington rosenthal Mazda for too long with this. I really need assistance from someone and that's just the major problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10075435, filed 2004-06

Body and structure: “I drove a Mazda Millenia. If there is any question of the integrity of this vehicle, talk to me! This car held together and saved my life after a very bad accident where I was hit twice,spun and hit a concrete post! This is a miracle and I am a believer! Bad valentines day, great car! This is not a complaint, but I didnt know where to submit a great compliment! I have no doubt that this car did save my life.”

NHTSA complaint #10007829, filed 2003-02, 9,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 92,345 miles.

23%0–100%10–2515%25–5015%50–7523%75–10023%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 56,503 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2002 Mazda Millenia version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Millenia FWD2.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172520$4,100
Millenia FWD2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172420$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Mazda Millenia in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 84 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 84 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mazda Millenia

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20022156,5030—20—Stable
20012957,1250—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20001938,5000—20—Stable
19992760,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19982976,5000—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19971677,5000—20—Stable
199615103,1320—20—Stable
199582103,5460—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Mazda Millenia model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Mazda Millenia have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2002 Mazda Millenia as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Mazda Millenia is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 5 complaints (24% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.

Has the 2002 Mazda Millenia been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Mazda Millenia get?

The EPA rates the 2002 Mazda Millenia (Millenia, 2.3L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Mazda Millenia reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,503 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 92,345 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.