1997 Mazda Millenia Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Mazda Millenia, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 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.
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Mazda Millenia have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,519 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt*: the contact stated both front seat belt straps extended and would not retract exposing the manufacturer's warning sticker indicating a need to replace the straps. The manufacturer and dealer were”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 24, 2006 · Seat belts
“While driving 35 MPH in severe cold weather brake pedal commenced to make a popping noise while braking. Vehicle lost braking and rear ended another vehicle in front. Upon impact, neither frontal air”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 2005 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 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 1997 Mazda Millenia
How do I know if my 1997 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.