Mazda Millenia engine failure problems

Filed Nov 25, 2012 · Engine · 92,345 miles · OH

Driving on freeway at 65 MPH for approximately 10 minutes when car suddenly over-heated, immediately pulled over to berm. Smoke in the engine area and all coolant lost. Total driving time before incident was less than 20 minutes. Car was towed to mazda dealership and told engine was damaged beyond repair. Car was then towed to a private repair shop which diagnosed same issue, engine failure. Car remains at private repair shop.

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 Jul 16, 2004 · Engine · 71,000 miles · MA

I have had a terrible time with my 1998 mazda millenia. We bought the car in 2001 with approx. 30,000 miles. It seemed like a great car. Then one day it died as I was turning into my driveway at home. Thank goodness I wasn't driving on the main road. It was diagnosed with a head gasket problem shortly at 70,000 miles. We immediately attempted to replace the gasket. My mechanic discovered, after entering the engine, that there was a crack in the block. So we replaced the engine with a used engine with 30,000 miles on it. It, too, had coolant in the oil. The third engine is also the same. I spoke with a service and parts manager, jim kelley, at century mazda in august 2003. He knew the problem right away. Several mazda millenias made in that year had a "faulty waterpump". He said it wasn't recalled. He offered me a new remanufactured mazda engine with a warranty of 3 years/unlimited miles. But for $5,000+. I did not have the money at the time. I found out now, mazda only typically gives a 1 year/12 month warranty on their engines. So I am to assume that they wanted me to be quiet and get a "very good deal". My car still does not work, and has cost me thousands of dollars. If I was informed of the water pump problem, the cracked engine block never would have happened. The oil and antifreeze with breathed in probably hasn't helped us either. My husband is undergoing tests for seizures right now which began about a year and a half ago. We have both experienced severe migraines and breathing and allergy problmes that we never had two years ago. What can I do?

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Engine · 34,000 miles · IL

Check engine light contiues to come on. Brought to dealer on 5 occassions and problem never properly identified. Engine blew piston rod after 34k miles

Filed Aug 5, 2002 · Engine · AZ

Dear sirs -I am an original owner of a 1996 mazda millenia purchased new in sept 1996 on may 20th 2002 while travelling on I-17 20 miles south of flgastaff ,az , the motor suddely seized with no idiot lights going off ,water temp gauge was reading normal ..luckily , I was in the far right lane and 250yds from an exit which I coasted to ..mazda USA has refused to accept full responsibility citing that the vehicle is out of warranty (36/50,000). Mazda has reviewed the service records and found them to be at intervels far earlier than scheduled maintenace ...the refusal by mazda to stand behind their motors with 34,372 miles does not speak well of mazda..to this date they don't know what caused the "meltdown"

Filed Nov 26, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · PA

Engine failed/seized due to low oil on 11/22/01 without any indicators from dash. Oil recently changed on 9/25/01.no indication of any problems at all! Cv boots and axles needed replacement at 68,000 miles to the tune of $1300.00. Is it possible that engine is too powerful for vehicle or oil sensor is defective? Have only had car since 5/01.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Engine · AZ

While driving about 60 MPH engine had shut down without a prior warning. Engine could not be restarted, and vehicle was towed to a garage where the technician told consumer that engine had shutdown due to camshaft cracking, and there was a lack of lubrication.*ak mazda dealer recommended engine replacement.

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Engine · CT

Consumer was traveling 35 MPH and lost all power. There was manuvering of steering & brakes. Mechanic at a garage showed consumer how camshaft cracked, and separated from engine block. Consumer had to replace engine. *ak the vehicle suddenly stall while the consumer was driving due to the engine failure.

Filed Jan 30, 2001 · Engine · PA

Catastrophic engine failure due to rapid oil leak from oil pressure sensor. Oil warning light did not come on prior to engine seizure.

Filed Apr 23, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · MI

Engine failed. Oil pressure sensor failed. Loss of engine oil through sensor. No warning. Engine ended up 2 quarts low. Last oil change was at 81,000 or on march 4, 2000. Excessive oil around spark plugs. Also had to replace cv boot at around 80,000.