1991 MAZDA NAVAJO

6 recalls — 57 complaints

00T005000 Aug 21, 2000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT WEATHER, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SEPARATION OF THE T... Read more
Consequence
IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
14,400,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.
97V235002 Feb 25, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED SEPARATION OF THE SUNROOF GLASS PANEL COULD POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
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.
23,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
96V024002 Feb 28, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
2,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
91V189001 Nov 4, 1991
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.
Consequence
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 VEH... Read more
Remedy
REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.
33,540 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
91V028000 Feb 13, 1991
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Defect Description
REAR BUMPER MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH.
Consequence
BUMPER COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHEN USING A BUMPERMOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL.
Remedy
INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL BRACKETS, ONE ADDITIONAL BAR AND ASSOCIATED FASTENERS TO PREVENT BUMPER SEPARATION.
10,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
91V020000 Jan 5, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
FRONT HEAT SHIELD EXTENSION MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK DAMAGING OR PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
SUCH FUEL TANK DAMAGE COULD ALLOW VAPOR AND OR FUEL TOESCAPE; THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
Remedy
RELOCATE HEAT SHIELD; REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DAMAGED OR PUNCTURED.
6,424 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

Complaint Statistics

57 total complaints 5 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
TIRES5
TIRES:TREAD/BELT4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY4
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY3
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
STEERING:LINKAGES2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR2
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Nov 20, 2003
Incident date: Nov 15, 2003
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
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS May 7, 2003
THE REAR BUMPER SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME WHILE PULLING A TRAILER. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 30, 2003
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
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 TEM... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 20, 2002
Incident date: Feb 8, 2002
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... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Aug 31, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, P23 75R15, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ALL FIVE TIRES. TIRES TREAD SEPARATED FROM RIM.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2001
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
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
2 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Sep 29, 2000
Incident date: Sep 11, 2000
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
TIRES Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Oct 14, 1998
THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ABOUT 10 MILES SOUTH OF OCALA, FL. I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND MAKING LOUD THUMPING NOISES. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE TIRES. THE TREAD HAD COME OFF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. THE TIRE WAS STILL ... Read more
TIRES Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Oct 14, 1998
THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ABOUT 10 MILES SOUTH OF OCALA, FL. I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND MAKING LOUD THUMPING NOISES. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE TIRES. THE TREAD HAD COME OFF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE. THE TIRE WAS STILL ... Read more
TIRES Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Aug 12, 1998
TIRE SEPERATED AND DISINTEGRATED AT HIGHWAY SPEED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75R15 )
TIRES Sep 5, 2000
I HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS YET, BUT I WANT TO KNOW IF I AM PUTTING MY FAMILY IN DANGER BY HAVING A TIRE THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED. I ONLY HAVE ONE TIRE THAT FITS THIS DESCRIPTION. IT IS LOCATED ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE.( DOT NUMBER: VDHL1MO174 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
TIRES Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75R15 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Aug 4, 2000
Incident date: Jun 30, 2000
WHILE DRIVING 70MPH RIGHT REAR PASSENGER FIRESTONE ATX TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, AND GO UNDER A SEMI -TRAILER AND ROLL OVER. VEHICLE WAS A MAZDA NAVAJO. DOT # WIHLAT51561. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT Mar 8, 2000
Incident date: Mar 8, 2000
BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS U JOINTS/ POWER STEERING/BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARINGS. DEALE HAS HAD CAR FOR FOUR MONTHS. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Mar 8, 2000
Incident date: Mar 8, 2000
BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS U JOINTS/ POWER STEERING/BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARINGS. DEALE HAS HAD CAR FOR FOUR MONTHS. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Mar 8, 2000
Incident date: Mar 8, 2000
BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS U JOINTS/ POWER STEERING/BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARINGS. DEALE HAS HAD CAR FOR FOUR MONTHS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Mar 8, 2000
Incident date: Mar 8, 2000
BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS WELL AS U JOINTS/ POWER STEERING/BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARINGS. DEALE HAS HAD CAR FOR FOUR MONTHS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Feb 3, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED ,BRAKES WILL INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK DUE TO DEFECTIVE VALVE WHICH DEALER CLAIMS IS AN UNUSUAL PART TO FAIL. *AK
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Dec 29, 1999
Incident date: Dec 25, 1998
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH SUNROOF. WHILE DRIVING SUNROOF GLASS FLEW OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECALL NUMBER 97V235002.*AK
SUSPENSION:REAR Mar 11, 1999
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
VEHICLE WON'T GO INTO REVERSE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO, BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE REAR END, AND VEHICLE SQUEAKS WHEN CONSUMER GOES OVER A SPEED BUMP. IN ADDITION, AND A PART TO THE BRAKES MELTED AND THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM STAYS ON. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, AND THE BRAKES HAVE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Mar 11, 1999
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
VEHICLE WON'T GO INTO REVERSE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO, BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE REAR END, AND VEHICLE SQUEAKS WHEN CONSUMER GOES OVER A SPEED BUMP. IN ADDITION, AND A PART TO THE BRAKES MELTED AND THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM STAYS ON. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, AND THE BRAKES HAVE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 11, 1999
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
VEHICLE WON'T GO INTO REVERSE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO, BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE REAR END, AND VEHICLE SQUEAKS WHEN CONSUMER GOES OVER A SPEED BUMP. IN ADDITION, AND A PART TO THE BRAKES MELTED AND THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM STAYS ON. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, AND THE BRAKES HAVE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 11, 1999
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
VEHICLE WON'T GO INTO REVERSE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO, BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE REAR END, AND VEHICLE SQUEAKS WHEN CONSUMER GOES OVER A SPEED BUMP. IN ADDITION, AND A PART TO THE BRAKES MELTED AND THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM STAYS ON. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, AND THE BRAKES HAVE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 3, 1999
WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, RESULTING IN THE RPM GAUGE RACING UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Oct 2, 1998
VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN WAS RESTARTED; VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT RAN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE IT STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVILY FROM THE REAR; WHAT WAS FOUND WAS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP WHICH MELTED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TANK; THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Oct 2, 1998
VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN WAS RESTARTED; VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT RAN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE IT STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVILY FROM THE REAR; WHAT WAS FOUND WAS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP WHICH MELTED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TANK; THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 2, 1998
VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN WAS RESTARTED; VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT RAN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE IT STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVILY FROM THE REAR; WHAT WAS FOUND WAS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP WHICH MELTED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TANK; THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAI... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Apr 17, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
SUN ROOF FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 30, 1998
REQUEST INFORMATION REGARDING SUN ROOFS FLYING OFF OF FORD EXPLORERS, SINCE THE MAZDA NAVAJO IS MADE BY FORD.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Oct 15, 1996
Incident date: Sep 8, 1996
THE GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK AND WHILE TRYING TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL, THE CAR WENT INTO REVERSE WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO ROLLOVER. *AK
Crash 1 injured
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1993
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS AND CONTINUOUSLY NEEDS TO BE RECHARGED.
POWER TRAIN Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1992
SPEEDOMETER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY IN COLD WEATHER.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 14, 1996
Incident date: Aug 3, 1996
TRANSMISSION GEARS CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Aug 6, 1996
Incident date: May 30, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, FRONT WHEEL HUB ENGAGED ON ITS OWN, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO PULL TO SIDE, REPLACED ONCE, IN TO DEALER 4 TIMES/SAME PROBLEM.*AK THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT OF 4WD, NEEDE TO BE DISCONNECTED TO RECYCLE AND THEN RECONNECTED.*JB
WHEELS:HUB Aug 6, 1996
Incident date: May 30, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, FRONT WHEEL HUB ENGAGED ON ITS OWN, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO PULL TO SIDE, REPLACED ONCE, IN TO DEALER 4 TIMES/SAME PROBLEM.*AK THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT OF 4WD, NEEDE TO BE DISCONNECTED TO RECYCLE AND THEN RECONNECTED.*JB
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jul 19, 1996
A/C CONDENSOR FAILURE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Jun 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
4 OUT OF 5 GEARS BROKE OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
GASOLINE SMELL AROUND FUEL FILLER TUBE AFTER VEHICLE PARKED FOR SHORT PERIOD. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Mar 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 28, 1996
RIGHT FRONT ROTOR BOLTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ROTOR. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: May 24, 1995
STEERING ARM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF RECALL NOTICE. THIS IS THE 2ND VEHICLE FROM DOCUMENT #479907.*SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Jul 24, 1995
BATTERY RECALL REPAIRS NOT PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF RECALL NOTICE TO OWNER. *SD
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Jul 24, 1995
REAR BUMPER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF RECALL NOTICE.(91V-028) *SD
STEERING:LINKAGES Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: Jul 24, 1995
STEERING ARM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF RECALL NOTICE. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: May 24, 1995
BATTERY RECALL REPAIRS NOT PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF RECALL NOTICE TO OWNER. *SD
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: May 24, 1995
REAR BUMPER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF RECALL NOTICE.(91V-028) *SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 25, 1995
PRESSED ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CAR WENT ADDITIONAL THIRTY FEET. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 25, 1995
PRESSED ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CAR WENT ADDITIONAL THIRTY FEET. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS. TT
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 16, 1996
Incident date: Jan 16, 1995
THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING WELL.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Dec 1, 1995
ON NEW OCCASION THE BATTERY EXPLODED . TT

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EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 14.0 19.0 16.0 Regular $3,750
4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 14.0 19.0 16.0 Regular $3,750
4.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 15.0 19.0 16.0 Regular $3,750
4.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 15.0 19.0 16.0 Regular $3,750

CO2 Emissions: 555.4 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MAZDA NAVAJO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA95018 Opened: Jun 19, 1995 — Closed: Apr 2, 1996
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1992
SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER
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 ... Read more
PE92078 Opened: Sep 9, 1992 — Closed: Jan 29, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
AUTO TRANS.PRNDL MISALIGN
There is no summary currently available

MAZDA NAVAJO — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA NAVAJO across all model years (1991–1994).

20 Total Recalls
197 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
8 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA NAVAJO — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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1993 6 28 View
1992 4 24 View
1991 (current) 6 57
1990 0 1 View

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