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1995 Mazda Millenia

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Millenia.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1995 Mazda Millenia is a passenger car that, despite carrying zero recalls, stands out as the most complaint-heavy model year in the nameplate's 1991–2003 history, logging 99 owner complaints with air bags emerging as the dominant trouble area. That figure is striking not just in isolation but in context: it represents the peak of the model's entire complaint timeline, dwarfing the single complaint recorded against the 1991 model year and signaling that this inaugural-year-of-the-U.S.-market offering carried a disproportionate share of the platform's long-term reliability burdens. For a researcher mapping the Millenia's ownership experience, the 1995 model serves as a clear caution point — the year where reported issues clustered most densely, even in the absence of any formal recall action.

Model year2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque65-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189.8 in
Overall width	69.7 in
Overall height	54.3 in
Wheelbase	108.3 in
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.

7.6–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 1995 S Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1995	S Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V6	7.60 sec	15.80 sec	210 hp	FWD
1995	S Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V6	8.00 sec	16.00 sec	210 hp	FWD
2000	Millennium Edition Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V6	8.50 sec	16.60 sec	210 hp	FWD
2001	S Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V6	8.40 sec	16.30 sec	210 hp	FWD
2002	S Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V6	7.70 sec	15.90 sec	210 hp	FWD

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.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	DEXRON VI OR MERCON V

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

65-94 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Manufacturer	Denso
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11-17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap	0.052-0.055 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	10, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	2 degrees

Service checks

Pressure Test	15.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15.5 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	47-62 ft-lbs / 12-17 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	88 ft-lbs / 44 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.374 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.374 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.055 in / 0.326 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.024 in / 0.295 in

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.

Every 5,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Body Fasteners (torque) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Frame Fasteners (torque) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 30,000 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · PCV Hose (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)
At 90,000 mi	Timing Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

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 1995 Mazda Millenia stands at the absolute peak of this generation's complaint arc, registering 99 federal complaints compared to just 1 in the 1991 pre-production year and a sharp drop to 18 in the 1996 model year. Throughout the rest of the generation, complaint volumes remained relatively stable between 18 and 30, making the 1995 model a dramatic outlier indicative of early-production issues. The data does not specify root causes, but the target year's complaints are heavily concentrated in the Air Bags (19) and Engine & Engine Cooling (16) categories, compounded by 14 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint. While the entire generation saw zero recalls or investigations, the 1995 model required 58 Technical Service Bulletins to address its myriad problems. Given its disproportionate complaint volume and significant safety-related concerns, the 1995 Millenia is a poor choice for a used purchase, and buyers should strongly consider later model years instead.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

14 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 99 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags19

Engine & Engine Cooling16

Power Train8

Electrical System6

Seat Belts6

Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train4

Visibility4

Suspension4

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 58 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
MT-002-22	2022-02-24	Electrical System	Radio Unlocking Codes.
09-009-19-3566	2019-01-14	Electrical System	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-034-18-3430a	2018-10-10	Vehicle Speed Control	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-034-18-3430	2018-08-31	Vehicle Speed Control	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
09-035-17-3080	2017-08-07	Electrical System	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…

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

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

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Recalls

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 1995 Millenia have open recalls?

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