Millenia
Mazda Millenia: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Mazda Millenia1993–2002
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1993–2002 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Mazda TA platform |
| Engines | 2.0L KF-DE V6 2.3L KJ-ZEM Miller cycle V6 2.5L KL-DE V6 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual (European 2-liter and 2.5 liter only) 4-speed GF4A-EL automatic 4-speed LJ4A-EL (Jatco RE4F04A) automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm |
| Length | 4,821 mm (1995-2000) 4,867 mm (2001-02) |
| Width | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,394 mm |
| Class | Executive car |
| Assembly | Japan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant) |
| Designer | Yujiro Daikoku (1990) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 2.3 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2002 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | 2.3 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2002 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2002 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.3–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
| Forced induction | Supercharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,605 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2002 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 20 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 13 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 8 | 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2000, 2002 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 5 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 5 | 2000, 2001 |
| Steering | 4 | 2000, 2001 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 4 | 2000, 2001 |
| Latches and locks | 3 | 2000, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2002: 72 complaints, 6 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.