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2000 Mazda Millenia

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Millenia.

The 2000 Mazda Millenia is defined in reliability data primarily by its engine and engine cooling systems, which represent the top complaint area among its 20 total owner grievances. Carrying zero recalls, this model year avoids the most severe safety interventions and sits well below the 1995 peak of 99 complaints logged across the 1991-2003 generation. For researchers, this positions the 2000 Millenia in a significantly improved era of the model's reliability history, meaning that owners faced substantially fewer documented issues compared to the model's most problematic years.

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 plug000018F285 alt KJ1818110
Battery0000806535WB
Front wiper bladesWG8467330 alt TC4467330
Serpentine beltKJ0218381B9U
ThermostatKL0115171A9U

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3355 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.

8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2000 Millennium Edition Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2000Millennium Edition Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V68.50 sec16.60 sec210 hpFWD
2001S Sedan 2.3L Supercharger V68.40 sec16.30 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 Test18 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) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Frame Fasteners (torque)
Every 30,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)
At 90,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)

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 2000 Mazda Millenia sits in the middle of the generation's complaint arc, with 20 complaints—lower than the 1999 model's 29 and the 2001 model's 30, and far below the 1995 peak of 99. The generation as a whole has zero recalls across all years, which is unusual and suggests no widespread safety defect was ever formally identified, though the data does not specify why. Technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 model total 66, a moderate number that is lower than the 110 and 103 seen in 2001 and 2002, indicating that while the car required some dealer-level fixes, the need for service guidance did not spike in this year. The top complaint areas for 2000 are engine and cooling (4 complaints) and fuel system (3), but with only one crash-related complaint and no fire complaints, the safety profile appears stable. Given the low complaint count, absence of recalls, and a TSB count that is not the highest in the generation, the 2000 Millenia is a reasonably solid year to buy—provided you have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the engine and fuel system, as those are the most common owner-reported issues.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
66
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
20
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling4
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Electrical System2
Power Train,Electrical System2
Steering,Suspension,Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System,Equipment1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Power Train,Structure1
Visibility,Structure,Electrical System,Equipment1

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 66 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
09-038-242024-08-08Electrical SystemIn accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
SA-011-242024-02-12SteeringMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
09-016-232023-02-28Electrical SystemSpeedometer replacement procedure
02-004-22a2022-11-18SuspensionSome customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most…
09-024-222022-07-18Electrical SystemIn 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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2000 Millenia have open recalls?

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