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Mazda Millenia check engine light comes on

26 of the 240 owner complaints about the Mazda Millenia describe check engine light, most of them for the 1999 model year.

owner complaints
26
worst model year
1999
typical repair cost reported
$2,000
typical mileage
60,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    6
  • 2000
    3
  • 1999
    6
  • 1998
    3
  • 1997
    3
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    1

What owners say

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 162,123 miles · CA

My mechanic, mojarro auto repair, ordered from autozone this part....when it arrived, realized it didn't at all resemble the part that his diagnostic tool stated was the problem. Jesse, found 1 at a wrecking yard. In 3 days the check engine light came on, again. I phoned detroit, michigan....gave them the VIN & part's #, the gentleman stated, " that part is no longer manufactured" this car still drives...w/no hesitation, city or hwy. Can I get a 1 time pass from dmv til it's next renewal?

Filed May 27, 2019 · Engine · CT

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 the mechanic it's not calling out, he's on vacation. It's been over a month and still no results. They just need to remove the check engine light for emission which I paid in full for.. I have court because the paper work I have are photo copy not original officers couldn't take it nor the dmv. I lost my job because they kept my car for so long and still refuse to update me on the car. Please help me get car back or have them finish there jobs. They're definitely toying with me and I don't know what I can do about it. I need the car with plates and registered and they refuse to give me a refund for me to do it myself. So I'm left with them finishing the job. Please help.

Filed Jan 8, 2012 · Engine · 146,036 miles · LA

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

Filed Dec 9, 2010 · Engine · NC

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.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Engine · 8,406 miles · NC

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.

Filed May 4, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jan 21, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 4,697 miles · NC

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.

Filed Sep 2, 2008 · Engine · 90,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Oct 31, 2007 · Engine · 31,750 miles · NJ

2001 millenia s engine light went on. Mechanic had to replace an engine cylinder and all plugs. Appears now a second cylinder is going as engine light is repeating. Less then 32,000 miles but oput ow warranty.

Filed Sep 19, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 3,300 miles · TN

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.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mazda Millenia check engine light

Why does the check engine light come on in the Mazda Millenia?

Owners who report it most often also describe complete transmission failure, engine stalls while driving and misfire or rough idle.

Which Mazda Millenia years have check engine light problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1999 (6 complaints), 2001 (6 complaints) and 1997 (3 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Mazda Millenia?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,000 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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