1998 Mazda Millenia Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Mazda Millenia, and owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 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.
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Mazda Millenia have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 85,540 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I fully purchased my car on 02/28/2019 with "auto landmark". That same day i paid a $200-300 service fee for registeration and title, i paid full car tax on the car. I call in regards to my car and if”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2019 · Engine
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mazda millenia. While driving 55 MPH on the freeway, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 40 MPH. Approximately five minutes later, while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle decelera”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 4, 2009 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Mazda Millenia. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17 / 24–25 |
| 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 1998 Mazda Millenia
How do I know if my 1998 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.