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2001 Mazda Millenia

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Millenia.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2001 Mazda Millenia is a passenger car whose model-year reliability record reads as quietly uneventful — 30 total owner complaints filed, with engine and engine cooling as the most-cited trouble area and zero recalls logged — making it a useful baseline entry within the nameplate's 1991–2003 history. Contextualized against that full span, the figure looks even more favorable: the Millenia's worst year, 1995, drew 99 complaints, while its quietest, 1991, saw just one, placing 2001 firmly in the model's calmer middle stretch rather than its trouble years. For a researcher, that positioning is the key takeaway — the 2001 model year offers a relatively low-noise data point for evaluating the Millenia's long-term dependability curve, even as engine-related issues remain the standing area to watch.

Model year20022001200019991998199719961995

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque65-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Spark plugKJ1718110 alt 000018F285
Battery000080124FWB
Front wiper bladesTC4467330 alt WG8467330
Serpentine beltKFC815907 alt KJ0218381B9U
ThermostatKL0115171A9U
Cabin air filterTA0561J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.7 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3488 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Millenia of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2001 S Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2001S Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V68.40 sec16.30 sec210 hpFWD
2000Millennium Edition Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V68.50 sec16.60 sec210 hpFWD
2002S Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V67.70 sec15.90 sec210 hpFWD
1995S Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V67.60 sec15.80 sec210 hpFWD
1995S Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V68.00 sec16.00 sec210 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 65-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidDEXRON VI OR MERCON V

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts116-122 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts116-123 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11-14 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-94 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11-17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap0.052-0.055 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.66 lbs
Oil TypeGU10
Oil Capacity5.92 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Injector Primary Resistance12-16 ohms
Engine Compression132-189 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket12-17 ft-lbs / 88 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle44 ft-lbs / 65-87 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.374 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.374 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.055 in / 0.326 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in / 0.295 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115-22 ft. lbs., step 2: 44-5915–22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Frame Fasteners (torque)
Every 30,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect)
At 105,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Millenia registers 30 federal complaints—the highest count in the examined span, surpassing the 20‑22 complaints typical of 20002002 and far above the single‑digit figures of earlier years. While recalls remain at zero throughout the generation, the number of Technical Service Bulletins spikes dramatically in 2001 (110 TSBs), more than double the 2000 total and roughly five times the 1999 level. The complaint mix for 2001 centers on Engine & Engine Cooling and Power Train (each 5 reports), with smaller issues in Visibility and Air Bags, and there are only three crash‑related complaints and no fire reports. This pattern indicates that 2001 sits at the peak of service‑bulletin activity, suggesting a higher likelihood of owner‑initiated repairs compared with surrounding model years. Consequently, while the vehicle shows no recall risk, the elevated TSB volume makes 2001 a less attractive purchase than the slightly cleaner 2000 or 2002 model years.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
110
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
30
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling5
Power Train5
Visibility3
Air Bags3
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control2
Wheels2
Steering2
Air Bags,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 110 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
07-004-252025-04-25Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
09-038-242024-08-08Electrical SystemIn accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
SA-011-24b2024-07-29Unknown Or OtherMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-24a2024-06-07Unknown Or OtherMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-242024-02-12SteeringMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2001 Millenia have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.