1999 Mazda Millenia Base
JM1TA221XX1516866
Vehicle history report for the 1999 Mazda Millenia Base (VIN JM1TA221XX1516866). Green. 153,977 mi reported. Registered in Va. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
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What a full report checks for VIN JM1TA221XX1516866
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 1999 Mazda Millenia.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Mazda Millenia, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 29
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1999 Mazda Millenia.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 MAZDA MILLENNIA. CONSUMER STATES SUDDEN INCREASE OF SPEED *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WITH THE SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED OCCURRED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED SEVERAL YEARS AGO, MAZDA ISSUED NOTICES TO ITS DEALERS IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM, BUT DIDN'T OFFER A RESOLUTION AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR…
NHTSA ODI #10332763UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) HELLO: MY WIFE'S 1999 MAZDA MILLENNIA S [XXX] IS ANOTHER VEHICLE HAVING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS THAT THE COMPANY HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR THROUGHOUT OUR OWNERSHIP OF THE AUTO. WE PURCHASED THE MAZDA FROM UNIVERSITY FORD/MAZDA IN ATHENS, GA IN LATE 1999. IT WAS A NE…
NHTSA ODI #10318057WHEELS
I TOOK THE CAR INTO A TIRE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE 17 INCH, CHROME WHEELS CHECKED FOR SLOW TIRE DEFLATION AND THE COMPANY TOLD ME THAT ALL THE WHEELS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND THAT THEY WOULD EVENTUALLY FAIL STRUCTURALLY WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE ARE THE OEM WHEELS THAT CAME WITH THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. THERE HAS BEEN AN NHTSA # 631614 ISSUED FOR T…
NHTSA ODI #10264136AIR BAGS
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
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #10192838ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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…
NHTSA ODI #10168597ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. COMPUTER INDICATES KNOCK SENOR, BUT NO ENGINE PROBLEM. LIGHT CAME ON AFTER WE BEGAN USING 87 OCTANE INSTEAD OF MID OR PREMIUM GRADE. WAS ADVISED IT IS A BAD KNOCK SENSOR AND THERE IS A TSB AND REPAIR KIT TO FIX PROBLEM. MAZDA HAS APPARENTLY CHANGED THE KNOCK SENSOR (DUE TO ONGOING PROBLEMS). *JB
NHTSA ODI #10147218POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 60 MILES PER HOUR THE TCS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER. IT HAD TO BE RESTARTED IN NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING IN THE LANE OF TRAFFIC CAUSING CARS BEHIND US TO SWITCH LANES TO AVOID HITTING US. THIS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES IN A THIRTY FIVE MINUTE DRIVE TO OUR DESTINATION. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT AND YES, …
NHTSA ODI #10100591ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN NOV 2002, AT 60,000 MILES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY STAYS ON. THE CAR RUNS ROUGH AND HAS POOR ACCERLATION. WE HAVE IT IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES, AND THATS ONLY FOR THIS YEAR. WE'VE REPLACED 3 O2 SENSORS, THE AIR INDUCTION HOSE. THE SERVICER HAS ALSO CLEANED THE EGR VALVE PORT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL STAY OFF FOR 2 OR 3 WEEKS AND T…
NHTSA ODI #10066557+ 21 more complaints on record.
