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1996 Mazda Millenia S Supercharged Sedan

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1996 Mazda Millenia – front
Photo: 2002 Mazda Millenia in Black, front right (Sands Point) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Millenia (1995–2002); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2002 Mazda Millenia in Black, front right (Sands Point) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mazda Millenia 20M (TAFP) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1998-2000 Mazda Millenia by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2002 Mazda Millenia in Black, rear right (Sands Point) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1998-2000 Mazda Millenia rear by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1996 Mazda Millenia S Supercharged Sedan is a 210-hp 2.3-liter supercharged V6 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $34,845 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 210 horsepower at 5,300 rpm and 210 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The Millenia measures 189.8 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$34,845 ($72,177 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L DOHC 24-valve supercharged Miller-cycle V6 (KJ-ZEM)
Displacement2.3 L
Horsepower210 hp @ 5,300 rpm
Torque210 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection, supercharged with dual intercoolers
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Tank Capacity18 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.8 in
Width69.7 in
Height54.9 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Interior
Headroom Front39.3 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front43.3 in
Legroom Rear34.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1996 Mazda Millenia 4-DR.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Mazda MILLENIA.

18 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Mazda MILLENIA

Owner Complaints

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Mazda MILLENIA (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train5
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Air Bags3
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting1
Seats1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 3, 2009 · Air Bags 1 injury
“I WAS STOPPED AT STOPLIGHT AND BOTH AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA MILLENNIA S AND NO OTHER PASSENGERS WERE IN THE CAR. THE FORCE OF THE AIRBAG TORE SOME SKIN OFF MY LEFT ARM AND…”
Aug 25, 2008 · Power Train
“I HAVE A 1996 MAZDA THAT HAS HAD TWO TRANSMISSIONS IN IT. AFTER RESEARCHING I HAVE FOUND THAT BETWEEN 1994-2002 THESE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE FAILED GREATLY. MY TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AT A SPEED OF 55MPH…”
Mar 21, 2005 · Air Bags Crash 2 injuries
“SOMETHING POPED LOUD IN THE REAR OF THE CAR AND THEN SKIDDED SIDEWAYS DOWN THE ROAD, HIT THE DITCH WITH THE NOSE OF THE CAR, THEN PROCEEDED TO FLIP 5 TIMES, AND HIT A HOUSE. BUT THE PROBLEM IS THE AIR…”
Aug 10, 2004 · Electrical System Fire
“CAR WAS TURNING OFF WHEN STOPPED, TOOK TO A MAZDA DEALER CABLES WERE REPLACED, PROBLEM CONTINUED. MAZDA BURNED, FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, FIREFIGHTERS COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE.”
May 5, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED FUEL OIL PRESSURE WAS LEAKING. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 MAZDA MILLENIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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