Mazda Millenia transmission failure problems

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · OH

I took my car into the dealer for front in wobble / noise and engine oil consumption. 3 weeks and $1980 later, the front end was worse and I was told that the oil is burning internally and needed to be replaced. Neither the dealer nor mazda would work with me to get back some of the money. 3 months later, the transmission failed with no warning. This car is dealer maintained.

Filed Aug 6, 2004 · Transmission · DC

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.

Filed May 10, 2004 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 50,511 miles · MD

Check engine light came on. Vehicle had only 50,551 miles (1999 mazda millenia). Dealer said vehicle needed a new transmission-$3175, oxygen sensor$345, cam position sensor and o ring-$850. Vehicle mileage warranty ended at 50,000 miles. Dealer refused to extend warranty for repair.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · FL

Engine light contiuously stays on. While slowing down or shifting into the drive gear vehicle will jerk very hard. This is caused by transmission failure.

Filed May 18, 2003 · Transmission · 37,600 miles · TX

I have a recurring transmission failure on my mazda mellenia 2000. While driving ,the car will down shift rapidly and cause a quick decrease in operating speed. When this occurs the "hold" light will begin to flash and will continue until the car is brought to a complete stop. The dealer says they cannot duplicate this problem. I am forced to operate a vehicle that is not safe due to this rapid deceleration.

Filed Mar 8, 2003 · Transmission · 96,458 miles · GA

The first time that I have problems with my 98 mazda millennium. Was 1 month after we brought it "may 2001". The transmission went out on the car, they put an new transmission in. Now for the second time "march 2003" the transmission is acting up again, after shifting into second gear it will not go into third gear causing the car to jerk and redline. Since I have brought my car I have come into contact with alot of people who have had the same problems out of this car. If mazda knows that these cars are having these kinds of problem why are they still selling them. I'm afraid to put my daughter in this car because I don't know what's going to happen next. And I am getting no help from the place where I brought the car except we'll put a new one in. When are they going to do something about this? When someone gets hurt ar killed? People please do research on all the cars that you purchase.

Filed Nov 24, 2002 · Transmission · MD

Transmission failure, at 55k miles car should not have major trans. Problems. Checked internet and found this is a very common problem with mazda vehicles for many years. Why are they still having these problems? Drivers may be injured trying to get into traffic when the trans. Fails. Dt

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Transmission · CA

I had problems going to a mazda dealer (val strough mazda, oakland, ca)in getting the transmission diagnosed. They first said it was the selector whcih cost $300 plus , then after changing it said it was the valve body and would cost $1200plus but were only 90% sure. If it wasnt I would have to pay an additional $3000 plus for a new transmission. They refunded only the cost of the part approx $100 but still charged me for labor that was unecessary.I decided to take it to a transmission shop who immediatley told me it was a mechanical problem with interior damage to the gears. It cost me $2500 to have a rebuilt transmission installed. Mazda should have been able to figure it out rather than trying to run up a bill which still would have resulted in a new transmission of course after paying $1500 plus dollars to figure out the problem. I also find it upsetting that a transmission would fail after only 68k miles. My mechanic (georges auto, san leandro ,ca) and the transmission shop (dons transmissions, san leandro ca) have seen many of these vehicles recently with similar and less mileage having need of the same repair.. They call it a very common problem one was reported within 2 days of mine another just 3 weeks later. As recently as this week I spoke with my mechanic and he's seen 3 more. There has to be something wrong with these transmissions.I was informed by dons transmission thatthere was a recall on the mazda 626 transmission but I cannot find any record,the 626 uses the same transmission as the millenia.

Filed Sep 23, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · NJ

After exiting from a ramp, I proceeded to accelerate into traffic. There was a jerk and car felt as if it was "stuck" in gear. Turned on and off, car did not move forward while in drive. Other components appeared to be working. Towed to mazda dealer. Informed needed completely new transmission