Model year record

1991 Mazda Navajo recalls & problems

The 1991 Mazda Navajo has 5 safety recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (9 complaints).

Recalls5safety recalls

Complaints39filed by owners

Crashes · fires4 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths4 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

StructureFeb 25, 1998

Body › Roof and pillars

Recall 97V23500223,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED SUNROOF. THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL ASSEMBLY CAN SEPARATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING DUE TO INCORRECT HINGE ENGAGEMENT. THIS WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER SUNROOF INSTALLATION OF THE GLASS PANEL.
Risk: UNEXPECTED SEPARATION OF THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL COULD POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN INSTRUCTION BOOKLET WHICH THOROUGHLY OUTLINES, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS, THE PROPER PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL, STORAGE, AND REINSTALLATION OF THE SUNROOF'S GLASS PANEL. A WARNING LABEL FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE SUNROOF'S LATCH KNOB WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS.

Service brakes, hydraulicFeb 28, 1996

Power assist › Hydraulic

Recall 96V0240022,500 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Risk: IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM FULLY ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

Power trainNov 4, 1991

Automatic transmission

Recall 91V18900133,540 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.
Risk: DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.

StructureFeb 13, 1991

Body › Bumpers

Recall 91V02800010,000 vehicles

Problem: REAR BUMPER MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH.
Risk: BUMPER COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHEN USING A BUMPERMOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL.
Fix: INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL BRACKETS, ONE ADDITIONAL BAR AND ASSOCIATED FASTENERS TO PREVENT BUMPER SEPARATION.

Fuel system, gasolineJan 5, 1991

Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 91V0200006,424 vehicles

Problem: FRONT HEAT SHIELD EXTENSION MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK DAMAGING OR PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK.
Risk: SUCH FUEL TANK DAMAGE COULD ALLOW VAPOR AND OR FUEL TOESCAPE; THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
Fix: RELOCATE HEAT SHIELD; REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DAMAGED OR PUNCTURED.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Navajo

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Navajo

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
TiresTread/belt	9	1	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Driveline › Differential unit	7	0	0	—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal	6	3	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Rotor; Foundation components › Drum	6	0	2	—
Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery; Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers	6	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap; Delivery › Fuel pump	4	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline	3	0	0	—
StructureBody › Bumpers	3	0	0	—
SteeringLinkages; Hydraulic power assist system	3	0	0	—
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly	3	0	0	—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner	2	0	0	—
SuspensionRear; Front › Wheel bearing	2	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE SUNROOF OF THE VEHICLE WAS BLOWN OFF BY THE WIND. THE SUNROOF TILTS UP AT THE REAR AND THE DEALER CAN NOT EXPLAIN HOW THE ROOF COULD BE LOST. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART, BUT THE CONSUMER'S VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. *PH
Nov 15, 2003 · 66,000 miles
Structure › Body › Bumpers
THE REAR BUMPER SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME WHILE PULLING A TRAILER. *NLM
May 7, 2003
Fuel system, gasoline
SHORT IN CONNECTION AT THE FUEL TANK. PLASTIC IS MELTED THROUGH, THERE APPEARS TO BE SCORING ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT THAT WOULD BE INDICATIVE OF SPARK AND OR HIGH HEAT. CONCERN IS THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE AND OR EXPLOSION. ESPECIALLY IF THIS HAD OCCOURED DURING A TIME FRAME WHEN WARM TEMPERATURES WOULD HAVE MADE FOR HIGH FUEL VAPOR CONTENT (I.E. IT OCCOURED IN THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER AS OPPOSED TO STRANDING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF A SNOW STORM AS IT DID)
Feb 15, 2003
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
A SHORT OCCURRED AT THE JUNCTION OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FUEL TANK. THE SHORT MELTED THE PLASTIC CONNECTION AND BURNED THROUGH THE ASSEMBLY TO THE INSIDE OF THE GAS TANK. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF IGNITION INSIDE THE GAS TANK. THIS CLEARLY COULD HAVE LEAD TO A FIRE OR EXPLOSION OF THE GAS TANK.
Feb 8, 2002
Tires › Tread/belt
FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, P23 75R15, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ALL FIVE TIRES. TIRES TREAD SEPARATED FROM RIM.*AK
Jan 1, 2001
Tires › Tread/belt
CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE INTO SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE WHERE TECHNICIAN FOUND OUT THAT FRONT TIRES WERE SHOWING TREAD SEPARATION. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRES.*AK
Mar 2, 2001
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve2 injuries
THE PROPORTIONING VALVE FAILED "CLOSED" AND DID NOT ALLOW FOR THE BRAKE FLUID TO GO TO THE REAR BRAKES, AS A RESULT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN THE FRONT TIRES LOCKING UP AND SKIDDED CAUSING COLLISION. *MJS
Aug 1, 1997
Tires › Tread/belt
PEOO 020;CONSUMER WERE INSPECTING TIRES AND NOTICED THAT FRONT REAR TIRES HAD CRACKS ALL AROUND THE TIRES TIRES ARE THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS #AT P23575R15. #DOT W2. *AK THE FRONT TWO TIRE HAD CRACKS ALL AROUND THE WHOLE TIRES. TIRE DEALERS RECOMMENDED THAT THEY BE REPLACED. *YH
Sep 11, 2000

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDERClosedLed to recall 96V024001
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
EA95018 · opened Jun 19, 1995 · closed Apr 2, 1996
FRONT SEAT TRACK FAILUREClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE92084 · opened Oct 23, 1992 · closed Feb 26, 1993
PARK PAWL BENDINGClosedLed to recall 91V189000
There is no summary currently available
PE91127 · opened Sep 16, 1991 · closed Nov 8, 1991