We have classified the 2 complaints from 2002 Mazda Millenia about ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING into the following categories.
Obdii, o2 sensor (oxygen sensor), egr (exhaust gas recirculation), evaporative system, and catalytic converter causes check engine to flash. *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
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
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