1996 Mazda Millenia Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1996 Mazda Millenia, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1996 Mazda Millenia. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Mazda Millenia have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 101,733 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was stopped at stoplight and both airbags inadvertently deployed. I have a 1996 mazda millennia s and no other passengers were in the car. The force of the AIRBAG tore some skin off my left arm and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2009 · Air bags
“I have a 1996 mazda that has had two transmissions in it. After researching i have found that between 1994-2002 these transmissions have failed greatly. My transmission locked up at a speed of 55mph a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2008 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Mazda Millenia. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.3/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Mazda Millenia model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda Millenia model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Mazda Millenia | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Mazda Millenia | 0 | 82 |
| 1996 Mazda Millenia | 0 | 15 |
| 1997 Mazda Millenia | 0 | 16 |
| 1998 Mazda Millenia | 0 | 29 |
| 1999 Mazda Millenia | 0 | 27 |
| 2000 Mazda Millenia | 0 | 19 |
| 2001 Mazda Millenia | 0 | 29 |
| 2002 Mazda Millenia | 0 | 21 |
| 2003 Mazda Millenia | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 Mazda Millenia
How do I know if my 1996 Mazda Millenia has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.