Mazda Millenia — MPG, VIN Decoder, Recalls, Reliability & Specs

I bought this 1995 mazda millenia [xxx] in march. By the time i bought it, the odometer read 65000+. Later on because i had a lot of problems with it, i asked the repair shop to check it's background for me. The carfax report they forwarded to me showed in 2002 it was already 185000. The shop manager told me there were too many issues with the car and it's not worth fixing. From march till now, i've spent close to $1000 to fix various failures on the vehicle. Updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Obdii, o2 sensor (oxygen sensor), egr (exhaust gas recirculation), evaporative system, and catalytic converter causes check engine to flash. *tr

Problems with fuel system practically since date of purchase. Notified mazda motors but was brushed aside. 1/13/03-engine decarbon/fuel injector cleaner;12/17/03-replace all spark plugs;02/06/04 - replaced shorted out knock sensor; 07/23/04 - engine decarbon/fuel injector cleaner; 08/23/04 - replaced sticking idle air control valve & throttle body gasket; 01/14/05 - replaced failed catalytic converter; 02/04/05 - replaced fuel pressure regulator; 07/22/05 - replaced idle air control valve & throttle body gasket; 05/24/06 - replaced pulse generator; 09/15/06 - replaced starter with remanufactured starter; 10/18/06 - replaced thermostat /car overheating; 10/13/06 - replaced intake air tube; 10/18/06 - replaced spark plugs & replaced belts / car overheating; 12/08/06 - replaced cam shaft belt, 2 serpentine belts 11/25/08 - replaced all spark plugs, wires & cleaned throttle body this vehicle currently has 159,000 miles on it & has now been diagnosed with needing both catalytic converters replaced, wheel balance links replaced, valve cover gaskets replaced. I wish i'd know about your website a long time ago. I can't afford the $3500 it'll take to repair this car so today, i'll have to trade it & go back to paying a car note. This car was paid off. It didn't fall under the lemon law rule but if i had to classify it, i'd certainly classify it as a lemon or put it up for recall consideration. All of these problems with the same part of the vehicle is absurd. I've owned many vehicles & never required this much maintenance. I purchased it brand new 11/2002. *tr

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. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda millenia. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the door locks began locking and unlocking by themselves repeatedly. He took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to identify a code that was causing the failure. The technician replaced the crankshaft position sensor and the distributor; however, the vehicle will currently not start. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure mileage was 116,000. Updated 10/14/08 *bf updated 10/23/08.*jb

Vehicle was traveling at about 55 mph when all of sudden the driver smelled smoke coming from the front of the engine. Consumer pulled over to the right, and noticed that the engine was smoking. Results showed that the engine failed.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda millenia. The contact stated that while attempting to engage the brakes, the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Purchased a 2001 mazda millenia in december 2003 - ongoing engine flow/check engine light issues; problem within 12-months - light stays on...asked and was never provided solution to issue; repairs do not fix issue and check engine light remains lit; no car repair shop or mazda dealer has been able to fix problem; i love the car but this is a known mazda engine issue that needs to be resolved by mazda; as a customer i should not have to spend more time/money in useless repairs. *tr

2001 mazda millenia - ongoing egr flow/check engine light issues; bought car new from dealer and had problem within 12-months - asked and was never provided solution to issue; dissatisfied from day 1 of owning car; repairs do not fix issue and check engine light remains lit; no car repair shop or mazda dealer has been able to fix problem; thousands of dollars and time spent - this is a known mazda engine issue that needs to be resolved by mazda; as a customer i should not have to spend more time/money. *tr

Purchased vehicle brand new from dealer (crossroads mazda in cary, nc) and from day 1 have had issues with the engine and the check engine light. Transmission completely replaced in may 2004 (right after it went out of warranty); continual problems with check engine light illuminating for no reason and as of 12/08, cannot get car inspected due to check engine light; requesting a repair waiver since this is a known mazda issue and they have done nothing to resolve/assist their customers. *tr

The vehicle was stationary on a city street. Started the vehicle, foot on the brake and shifted into drive.vehicle was idling at normal rpm. When the foot was removed from the brake petal, the car lurched forward at full throttle. My foot never touched the gas pedal. It traveled about 10 feet striking a vehicle. I was able to stop the car by pushing on the brake pedal and came to a stop. The engine speed returned to normal rpm. I started to lift my foot off the break pedal and the car resumed full throttle forward. It pushed the first vehicle i hit into the car parked in front of it and pushed it into another vehicle before i could get it stopped. The engine returned to normal rpm. I put the car in park and turned off the engine. Police were called and a report filed. An ase certified mechanic checked the car immediately after the crash and found the throttle linkage was free, was not able to reproduce the high rpm, and could not read any error codes on the computer. This was within 20 minutes of the crash while the police were present. Both vehicles i hit were totaled. No serious injuries or deaths in the accident.

While parked and idling, vehicle suddenly accelerated and inadvertently jumped out of gear and forced vehicle forward into a palm tree before stopping. Vehicle at body shop for repairs. *ak the consumer stated that the dealer refused to do a computer check to determine the reason why the vehicle took off while it was in park with the engine running. *yh

I will get the rest of the totals of repairs. I have to get them from my daughter. The airbags burst open on her after she had a blow out. She was severly burned with chemical in the bags. Her eye was damaged. She lost time from her job, 4 teeth were damaged. Thank god there wasn't any traffic. The trama she went through was awful. And there's no telling if her face will be scarred. She is 20 and trying to make it on her own. Shouldn't car dealers know if they are selling recalls. Shouldn't the mazda dealer know about this. We took it to a mazda dealer first. The price of repair is outrageous. What is the law on recalls.

While driving at any speed, the vehicle would make a whining and grinding noise. The faster the vehicle was moving the louder the noise. Also the vehicle was taking longer to change gears while driving at higher speeds. After being to the dealer twice and a mechanics shop once, a new transmission was needed. *jb

Purchased vehicle brand new from dealer (crossroads mazda in cary, nc) and from day 1 have had issues with the engine and the check engine light. Transmission completely replaced in may 2004 (right after it went out of warranty); continual problems with check engine light illuminating for no reason and as of 12/08, cannot get car inspected due to check engine light; requesting a repair waiver since this is a known mazda issue and they have done nothing to resolve/assist their customers. *tr

2001 mazda millenia would not shift gears and would stop abruptly. *kb ***nar*** the technician at the transmission shop indicated that the transmission imploded. *nm

2001 mazda millenia would not shift out of first gear and would stop abruptly. Upon inspection, the mechanic determined the transmission imploded and needed to be replaced. *kb ***nar*** *jb

Parked the car in the grocery store parking lot and when returning to the car to leave, started the car, backed out of the parking spot and then proceeded to put the car in drive and leave. When i did, the car kept going in reverse. I put the car in neutral, park, 2nd and overdrive all which the car kept going in reverse. Fortunately, the car behind me was not close enough nor were there people surrounding the car immediately that i could have hit because of the problem with the car. I let the car roll back in to a spot and turned the car off. When i did the car would not start at all. I left the car there until i got the car towed the next morning. The tow truck driver said it was very fortunate that the car did not roll away or someone stole it because while it was in park, the car could have easily been pushed as he demonstrated to me and the mechanic. This is a 2001 car and i feel like this is a safety defect. I hate to think about the possiblity that i could have started to drive forward only to have the car go in reverse and hit a person or child. This faulty defecty should be investigated before someone or something does get hurt. Since then, the mechanice has fixed it and was a faulty shift cable that he replaced and for me very costly but not as costly as the injury to someone if this car would have backed in to them.*ak

Consumer stated that transmission failed. Consumer had three transmissions replaced, and currently will have the fourth transmission replaced. While driving consumer would get the feeling as if someone hit her in the rear. Then, vehicle jerked when consumer pushed on the gas pedal. She, took the vehicle to the dealer, and each time, it was the transmission. *ak

Left rear axle was making a clunking / clicking sound when engaged in t first gear. Vehicle been to dealer on seven occasions, and they were unable to correct the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak

Something poped loud in the rear of the car and then skidded sideways down the road, hit the ditch with the nose of the car, then proceeded to flip 5 times, and hit a house. But the problem is the air bags never deployed. Why did the air bags fail?*ak

When vehicle was involved in a inter-sectional crash; going about 10-15 mph; where the whole front end of vehicle was damaged and there was no deployment of air bags. The vehicle is being repaired. *ak

While pulling into a parking lot vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Air bags deployed and chemicals in the bag burned the driver. Air bag also caused eye damage to the passenger.*ak

My wife and her parents and i were cruising along a state highway at approximately 35 mph when we heard a loud noise and both airbags deployed. I was driving and my father in law was in the front passenger seat. The airbag hit me in the arm and across the abdomen leaving cuts, and severe concussion as well as burns. Three weeks prior i had surgery on my shoulder for a torn rotor cup. My shoulder may be reinjured. My arm appeared to be broken but was not. My father in law had cuts and burns to his face.powder from the airbags filled the car completely before i could get the car stopped .my wife had bronchitis at the time and i have emphysema. There was no reason for the airbags to deploy. *ak

The vehicle's air bag system, both driver's and passenger air bags didn't deploy when a frontal collision occurred going about 65 mph in which the other vehicle flipped over. Also, vehicle was totaled. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

I was involved in a wreckon may 7. My car was struck on the drivers side by another car and then the front of my car hit a tree. The driver's side air bag deployed, but the front airbags did not.*ak

1999 mazda millenia travelling at 60 mph rear-ended a car t hat pulled in front . Neither the driver or passanger airbag deployed, causing the driver to collide with the steering wheel resulting in injuries. *ak

I rear ended another car in front of me. My mazda was totaled however the air bags did not open resulting in serious injury. *ak

Air bags deployed violently causing whip lash, knocked front teeth loose, hurt lower part of back, the fumes from the air bag caused bronchial trouble. Nlm

While driving on the highway, the electrical system failed. *ak

Consumer stated that she purchased a mazda last year in july, drove it to las vegas, and while she was there, vehicle lost power. She took vehicle to a mechanic , and was told that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. While driving between 50-65 mph vehicle intermittently lost power. Also, consumer's daughter drove in california and vehicle lost power, resulting in a crash. *ak

Car was turning off when stopped, took to a mazda dealer cables were replaced, problem continued. Mazda burned, fire started under the hood, firefighters could not find the cause.

There were battery acid fumes spilling onto the engine compartment which caused the engine components to corrode. The fumes sometimes entered the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The battery was replaced. *jb *sc

Before our factory warranty was up the dealership fixed our catalytic converter 3 times. After our extended warranty was up we in the last 6 months had to fix both upper camber arms, driver side axel, tire rod ends on both sides, driver side wheel bearings, and now just yesterday we broke down. The belt pulley tensioner went. The mazda parts co. Had told me that they had this part in stock about 10 minutes ago but sold it. This is a $300.00 part and the maintnence is about $500.00 to have them fix it. I don't understand why there hasn't been any recalls on this vehicle. The trade in value isn't even what we owe on the car. We still have 2 1/2 years of payments. The car was burning something but there was no fire. It was the belt falling off while i was driving. *nm

While vehicle was parked rear window simply exploded outward. Also, motors for the two front doors stopped working properly. Next, the horn and the alarm system stopped functioning as well. *ak vehicle's warranty now expired, and mazda won't acknowledge problem. *la

I purchased a 2000 millenia millenia model that only has 39,000 miles on it. In october, 2003 my car mis-fired and the check engine light came on. The diagnosis was that the ignition coil for cylinder #2 was bad and needed replacing. At that time, mazda customer service paid for the part and i paid for the labor. A few days ago (six months later), an identical situation occurred and the diagnosis was that the ignition coil for cylinder # 6 was bad and needed replacing. The dealership called mazda inquiring about restitution, but this time, the company paid for nothing. I am very concerned about two things. First, what is the defect in my vehicle to precipitate the failure of two ignition coils in close succession? Is this an engineering defect? Further, am i going to have to go through this process for all 6 cylinders of my car engine? Right now, i feel that i cannot trust my car for fear of a repeat occurrence with one or more of the other cylinders. Second, if i have to replace all the coils, i figure that the investment will be between $1500 and $2000 to fully fix the car. This is an extraordinary expense to fix what i consider an engineering problem! Is there a "product recall" or "special service program" to assist with paying for fixing this problem? Ideally, i should have all of my ignition coils replaced in order to have a trustworthy car again. In summary, i believe that this is an unsafe situation and wanted to report it to you. Thank you.

Keys got jammed in ignition, took to dealer where car was purchased new,service claimed that tab on shifter lever lock is broken. Possible sugar concentrate found on shifter assembly caused problem, car can shift out of park without stepping on brake.(vechile is unsafe to drive). Asked to shown the sugar , service claimed car is put back together. Never had any major spill in front of car.asked to contact mazda for warrantyproblem #804889 never called back. Took dealead to court after consulting with few local repair shops stated its impossible for metal to break from sugar, which judge agree with but dealed stated warranty is mazda responsibilty , judg ask service manager to contact mazda to get them to honer warranty and fix car, cost is $700.00 also if manufacture realize that the lever break from any expected spill they should seal it or cover it . Mazda still refuses to comply with judge s recomandation and have to take them back to court. I need an expert opinion on the matter and dealer should be liable to fix defects since it resulted of the unsafe driving conditions that i have experiancing for the last two month. *ak

Having problems getting the car to start. Started w/ intermittent delayed starts and now escalated to not starting at all for 1/2 hour and then finally started.

I currently own a 1999 madza millenia, which i purchased pre-owned, in 2002. I have had nothing but problems and extremely expensive repair bills since that time. The car breaks down/is in need of repair every 3-4 months, and it is always the same major problem with 2-5 new things needing to be repaired as well. My latest repair bill, (2) weeks ago, was to the tune of $1280. 80. The check engine came on in october 2003 and has not went off since that time. I was afraid to drive the car when this occurred, but i was told it was ok to do so when it once again it came on after i took it in for repair to the tune of $898.00. It has blinked a total of (3) times with the latest being on yesterday (the aforementioned $1280.80 repair bill was to correct the blinking problem (2) weeks previous). I have replaced the egr valve and sensor a total of (4) times, due to being told that this is the cause of the check engine light being on-when it began to blink last may of 2005, i was told by the service manager of the local madza dealership 30+ miles away from where i reside, that he had no clue as to what it means when the check engine light blinks. That particular repair bill cost me almost $900. I am so completely frustrated and angry to the point of tears. I have kept up the scheduled maintenance, the best tires, etc. And still problems. I have spent so much money trying to keep this car in good working condition, as well as a safe mode of transportation for my self and my little brother, who has special medical needs that require being seen by medical services providers that are located over 200 miles from where we reside. With it being a pre-owned car, on the advice of others, i purchased an extended warranty a few days after purchasing the car, from the madza dealership for $900, that was completely worthless-the warranty has expired and i am still paying on it. *jb

I will get the rest of the totals of repairs. I have to get them from my daughter. The airbags burst open on her after she had a blow out. She was severly burned with chemical in the bags. Her eye was damaged. She lost time from her job, 4 teeth were damaged. Thank god there wasn't any traffic. The trama she went through was awful. And there's no telling if her face will be scarred. She is 20 and trying to make it on her own. Shouldn't car dealers know if they are selling recalls. Shouldn't the mazda dealer know about this. We took it to a mazda dealer first. The price of repair is outrageous. What is the law on recalls.

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. The other problem is with my rear deck that holds the speakers. Sounds like busted speakers or something is not properly placed sealed tightly with the deck. They jimmy-rigged the brake light cover in the rear window with a little pieace of rubber to apply pressure a year ago. Which i have been back several times since for the same issue, because it has come loose or the rubber was just worn. I think it's really a speaker and maybe the deck as well. Why don't they just replace the whole thing along with the speakers. But of course they will probably claim my warranty may have expired on that part. The first date of problems was started back in late august 2002 all the way through june 2004. I'm just tired now of dealing with and they claim to be the best service shop in the area. Can any someone assist with this matter please. *ak

The dealership effected repairs to the vehicle. The cause was "left front damper fork broke and it cut the axle boot and strut is sligh". Tech notes include "tly bent, replaced fork strut, left axle on left front and performed alignment". Repairs covered by warranty. Repair cost $1,269.06. This incident may be simliar to odi id: 8009829. Possible defective control arms on 2002 mazda millenia. Nlm

At 35-45 mph driver's side front vehicle dropped. Vehicle was towed to dealer, lower control arm had broken. *ak

Dt: contact stated the tires that came on the car were defective. The back tires were bald and the front tires were wearing thin. The car has 14,000 miles on it. The consumer ordered 4 brand new tires . She had not talked to the dealer. *ak there was a problem keeping the tires balanced and there was always a vibration.*jb

Before our factory warranty was up the dealership fixed our catalytic converter 3 times. After our extended warranty was up we in the last 6 months had to fix both upper camber arms, driver side axel, tire rod ends on both sides, driver side wheel bearings, and now just yesterday we broke down. The belt pulley tensioner went. The mazda parts co. Had told me that they had this part in stock about 10 minutes ago but sold it. This is a $300.00 part and the maintnence is about $500.00 to have them fix it. I don't understand why there hasn't been any recalls on this vehicle. The trade in value isn't even what we owe on the car. We still have 2 1/2 years of payments. The car was burning something but there was no fire. It was the belt falling off while i was driving. *nm

While making a left turn a loud noise was coming from driver's side wheel. Dealer has been contacted, can't duplicate problem. *ak *slc

Suspension does not isolate feedback from rough roads. Dashboard getting loose. Interior trim getting loose. Sometimes (on the bumpy roads), tracktion control system disables while driving. *ak

Both front upper control arms failed twice.*yh

The wheel bearings failed which caused a humming noise when driving. Nlm

I was pulling into a parking spot in front of the grocery store, when the car started to rev up the engine and drive at speed hitting a supporting column in front of the store. The car jumped the cement block and front was on sidewalk. Passenger side front fender, wheel, smashed. Accelerator stuck.

While enging is running whether parked or driving there is a very strong fuel odor - 1. Standing outside the vehicle particularly at the front of the vehicle and 2. Inside the passenger compartment, this makes it impossible to drive without opening windows. Vehicle also has very poor gas mileage, mechanic discoverd failed fuel line connector and is in process of replacing part, the replaced part will be saved and will be available, other such failures have been found on other mazda vehicles like the tribute. *ak

Last year my car started to emit gas fumes as soon as i started to drive it. After driving for a few minutes the smell went away. I have taken it to the dealer many times. Each time they told me it was a sensor which cost me three- four hundred dollars. However the problem has never stopped. *jb

Fuel cuts out to engine at 2000-2500 rpm. Results in severe bucking and no capability to accelerate, creating a very dangerous condition. Has occured at different speeds from 20 to 50 mph. Condition then persists at any speed but clears itself when restarting engine. Has happened 3 times at intervals up to 4000 miles. Dealer has verified the fault but is unable to recreate or further diagnose. Attempts at repair have been guesses. Concerned about the reliable safety of the vehicle.

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 decelerated to 40 mph accompanied by a loud noise from the engine. The contact quickly took the vehicle to a repair shop. The mechanic could not duplicate the deceleration failure, but he was able to hear the noise. Since the summer of 2008, the contact has spent $7,000 at two dealers. The vehicle has also been serviced at pep boys. In addition, the cylinders misfire. One of the dealers performed a compression test on the vehicle, but could not find any failures. The vehicle has been experiencing various issues since 2006. The fuel pump, spark plug wires, and all of the gaskets, including the head gasket, have been replaced. The vehicle also shakes significantly. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel at the time of the decelerations. Occasionally, the engine warning light will illuminate on and off without warning. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

Owner complained about a fuel tank problem. Owner took the vehicle back to the dealer, and informed the owner that the fuel tank needed to replaced. The technician determined that the vehicle needed to have the fuel tank replaced because the gas tank collapsed. *ak the problem was with, the fuel tank, 2 sending units and the fuel canister. *sc *jb

While driving at speeds above 55 mph get strong fuel odor inside carwhich makes passangers and driver roll down windows to get fresh air because fuel smell

The consumer stated the filler neck tube has rusted. As a result fuel vapors seeped into the passenger compartment. A recall for the fuel tank filler neck has been issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information. *jb

I purchased a 97 mazda millennia in 8/97 with 29k miles. Today it is at 77k miles and the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership and found that the fuel tank has started imploding due to the amount of suction in the tank. The suction has also caused damage to the fuel level sensors. The quoted repair price was $1,800. The service rep informed me that mazda is aware of this problem and has issued an advisory to mechanics to not only check the fuel gauge but also the fuel tank. This is not currently a recall item or a defect but should be. I have done research on the internet and found several cases of other millennia owners with same model year experiencing the same problem. The repairs should be at mazda's expense since the suction in the tank is too high or the fuel tank itself is not structurally capable of handling the pressure. Please issue a recall/defect notice so that this issue can be fixed. *nlm

While driving vehicle and without warning fuel gauge does not mark the correct measurement of fuel in gas tank. Fuel tank assembly neeed to be replaced. *ak

While going around a curb at 25 mph, the front driver side tire blew out. This resulted in the vehicle hitting the guard rail and almost going off the bridge. The consumer was able to control and steer the vehicle off the bridge. *jb

Noticed bulge on sidewall of tire. Replaced tire to prevent tire failure and possible accident/casualtires. Dt

Tire blow-out at highway speed front drivers side. The entire outer sidewall was perforated around the outer sidewall, inner side wall was intact. Air pressure was checked corrected two days previous as tire was 5#'s low. Goodyear assurance, 215/55/16. Sidewall was separated from lining /belts. Also have one other tire that was replaced where goodyear claimed the belt shifted causing a car out of alignment condition. *tr

Dt: contact stated the tires that came on the car were defective. The back tires were bald and the front tires were wearing thin. The car has 14,000 miles on it. The consumer ordered 4 brand new tires . She had not talked to the dealer. *ak there was a problem keeping the tires balanced and there was always a vibration.*jb

While traveling out of state two tires blew out. Tire dealer stated that vehicle was sold with the wrong type of tires. *ak

The vehicle was purchased in march 29, 2000 with 3,636 miles on it. With less than 20k miles, the tread separated on the left front tire on friday, december 22, 2000. On february 9, 2001, i took the vehicle in to be serviced, including a tire rotation and balance, 4-wheel alignment. When i went to pick up the car, the right front tire tread had separated and the technician had placed the spare on the vehicle and advised that i needed a new tire. When i told him it was the second tire in less than a year of ownership, he said i needed to contact the manufacturer. On friday, august 10, 2001, i had a third of the original tires tread separate on the left front side just 10k miles after my alignment. No one seems to know what is causing the tires to wear excessively on the inside and separate. When i took the car in to replace that tire, the tire dealer informed me that the last of the original tires was wearing and very susceptible to the same type of tread separation. By the end of the day tomorrow, i will have spent over $600 to purchase new tires for a vehicle that has less than 31k miles on it. Please help! (tiresize: 215/50r17)

Tire size 215/50r17. Mounted on a mazda, milleneum 1999.both front tires had tread separation. Contacted dealer, and dealer was willing to pay back only 50% of tire cost.*ak dunlop sports 4000 tires. *slc

My main complaint is i have defective dunlop tires on my car which i believe are a safey problem. I'm am wondering if this tire has a hisory of being defective, that is why i am reporting it. Dunlop will not do anything about this problem except credit me the differance on tire the tread wear. The safety, cost and inconvenience is my problem. I have had two tires on the front of my car within 3,500 miles of each other develop the same identical problem, a blister on the sidewall of the tire. I talked with a dunlop supervisor at length about this problem and he told me that dunlop gave me a tire free of cost the first time (which was true) and they would only allow me the tread wear difference this time but later gave me 40% off the price on the new tire. The first tire problem cost me $34.73 and this second tire cost me $173.23. I don't think this is a fair resolution for this dunlop tire problem and seek your help to resolve it. Sears ordered the second replacement tire on 2/17/01. The new tire was received by sears on 3/8/01. I then went to sears on 3/9/01 to have the tire mounted and this is where problem began. I told the sears manager what had happened before and that i would expect the same treatment this time. The sears manager gathered all the information from my car and car's tire and went to his computer an said it would cost me $203.28 to replace this tire. I said there must be some mistake and showed him the paperwork from before. The sears manager said all i was entitled to under the dunlop tire warrenty was the proration of the tire tread wear which was 25% of the price of the new tire. However the price of this new tire increased from $143.99 for the free tire to $208.99 for the prorated tire. The difference in tire cost is a problem but i believe a bigger problem is that dunlop has a defective tire and it should be replaced free of charge until the problem is resolved.*ak (tiresize: p2155ov17)

Driver's tire bubbles are around the rim which may cause a tire blowout. Dealer replaced the driver's tire 4 times. However, passenger's tire has experienced the same problem and had been replaced once. There is a national back order on these tires. Please provide further information. *ak

While driving on the ohio turnpike my right front tire tread peeled off but the tire did not blow out. The tread did $3,600 to my car. While at the body shop the left front tire tread was also found to be ready to peel off. Six months later, both of the rear tires were found in the same condition and to be replaced. *nm

I was pulling into a parking spot in front of the grocery store, when the car started to rev up the engine and drive at speed hitting a supporting column in front of the store. The car jumped the cement block and front was on sidewalk. Passenger side front fender, wheel, smashed. Accelerator stuck.

While enging is running whether parked or driving there is a very strong fuel odor - 1. Standing outside the vehicle particularly at the front of the vehicle and 2. Inside the passenger compartment, this makes it impossible to drive without opening windows. Vehicle also has very poor gas mileage, mechanic discoverd failed fuel line connector and is in process of replacing part, the replaced part will be saved and will be available, other such failures have been found on other mazda vehicles like the tribute. *ak

Last year my car started to emit gas fumes as soon as i started to drive it. After driving for a few minutes the smell went away. I have taken it to the dealer many times. Each time they told me it was a sensor which cost me three- four hundred dollars. However the problem has never stopped. *jb

Fuel cuts out to engine at 2000-2500 rpm. Results in severe bucking and no capability to accelerate, creating a very dangerous condition. Has occured at different speeds from 20 to 50 mph. Condition then persists at any speed but clears itself when restarting engine. Has happened 3 times at intervals up to 4000 miles. Dealer has verified the fault but is unable to recreate or further diagnose. Attempts at repair have been guesses. Concerned about the reliable safety of the vehicle.

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 decelerated to 40 mph accompanied by a loud noise from the engine. The contact quickly took the vehicle to a repair shop. The mechanic could not duplicate the deceleration failure, but he was able to hear the noise. Since the summer of 2008, the contact has spent $7,000 at two dealers. The vehicle has also been serviced at pep boys. In addition, the cylinders misfire. One of the dealers performed a compression test on the vehicle, but could not find any failures. The vehicle has been experiencing various issues since 2006. The fuel pump, spark plug wires, and all of the gaskets, including the head gasket, have been replaced. The vehicle also shakes significantly. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel at the time of the decelerations. Occasionally, the engine warning light will illuminate on and off without warning. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

Owner complained about a fuel tank problem. Owner took the vehicle back to the dealer, and informed the owner that the fuel tank needed to replaced. The technician determined that the vehicle needed to have the fuel tank replaced because the gas tank collapsed. *ak the problem was with, the fuel tank, 2 sending units and the fuel canister. *sc *jb

While driving at speeds above 55 mph get strong fuel odor inside carwhich makes passangers and driver roll down windows to get fresh air because fuel smell

The consumer stated the filler neck tube has rusted. As a result fuel vapors seeped into the passenger compartment. A recall for the fuel tank filler neck has been issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information. *jb

I purchased a 97 mazda millennia in 8/97 with 29k miles. Today it is at 77k miles and the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership and found that the fuel tank has started imploding due to the amount of suction in the tank. The suction has also caused damage to the fuel level sensors. The quoted repair price was $1,800. The service rep informed me that mazda is aware of this problem and has issued an advisory to mechanics to not only check the fuel gauge but also the fuel tank. This is not currently a recall item or a defect but should be. I have done research on the internet and found several cases of other millennia owners with same model year experiencing the same problem. The repairs should be at mazda's expense since the suction in the tank is too high or the fuel tank itself is not structurally capable of handling the pressure. Please issue a recall/defect notice so that this issue can be fixed. *nlm

While driving vehicle and without warning fuel gauge does not mark the correct measurement of fuel in gas tank. Fuel tank assembly neeed to be replaced. *ak