no report yet
Body: roof and pillars
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.
1991 Mazda NavajoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 1991 Mazda Navajo, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Mazda Navajo has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Tires1 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
6Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system
4Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel system, gasoline
3Steering
3Engine and engine cooling
3Structure
95 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1991 Mazda Navajo recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Power assist: hydraulic
Risk. IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED.
no report yet
Body: bumpers
Risk. BUMPER COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHEN USING A BUMPERMOUNTED TRAILER HITCH BALL.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Best & worst years
1991 vs. every other Navajo year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Navajo median. How we score
'91'92'93'94
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1991 Mazda Navajo, and the recalls they led to.
- SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDERLed to recall 96V-024
- PARK PAWL BENDINGLed to recall 91V-189
- FRONT SEAT TRACK FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What Navajo owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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
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
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