Model year record

1992 Mazda Navajo recalls & problems

The 1992 Mazda Navajo has 3 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints12filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 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.

StructureAug 28, 1995

Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

Recall 95V1640026,973 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.
Risk: WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDER BALLSTUD TO DISENGAGE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.

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

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Navajo 4x4

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Navajo

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Navajo 4x4

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/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	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Caliper; Foundation components › Disc › Pads	5	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys	4	0	—
SuspensionFront › Control arm; Front › Shock absorber	3	0	—
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly	3	0	—
Tires	3	0	—
Power trainManual transmission; Transfer case (4-wheel drive)	2	0	—
StructureBody › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut	1	0	—
Air bagsFrontal	1	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	0	—
Seats	1	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Tires
DEALER PROMISED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD EXCHANGE THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FOR ANOTHER BRAND, THE NEXT DAY THE DEALER (MAZDA) REFUSED TO HONOR THEIR WORD AND CONSUMER STILL HAS THE DEFECTIVE ATX TIRES. NLM
Aug 18, 2000
Tires
LEFT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC
Aug 1, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
REAR ANTI- LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP. CONSUMER STATES AFRAID THAT ONE DAY THE AUTO MAY NOT STOP. *AK
Oct 14, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
BRAKE CALIPER, ROTOR AND PADS FAILED.
Apr 23, 1997
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
SUN ROOF BLEW OFF.
May 16, 1998
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK THE SUN ROOF ALL OF A SUDDEN SEPARATED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS IN MOTION. *AK
Dec 20, 1997
Latches/locks/linkages
LATCHES ON SUN ROOF FAILED ALLOWING GLASS TO BECOME LOOSE.
Jul 1, 1997
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
SUNFROOF; DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 50MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE SUN ROOF JUST BLEW OFF VEHICLE. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED IN JULY 1994, AND HAD IT REPAIRED. IT HAPPENED THIS LAST TIME JULY 1997. *AK
Jul 12, 1997

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
AUTO TRANS.PRNDL MISALIGNClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE92078 · opened Sep 9, 1992 · closed Jan 29, 1993