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1992 Mazda NavajoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 1992 Mazda Navajo, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints121 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Mazda Navajo has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility30
Engine and engine cooling30
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Tires20
Power train20
Air bags11
Suspension10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Structure10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1992 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

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 97V-235 · Feb 25, 1998 · 23,000 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut

Recall 95V-164 · Aug 28, 1995 · 6,973 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1992 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Mazda Navajo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDEREA95018 · closed Apr 2, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-024
  2. AUTO TRANS.PRNDL MISALIGNPE92078 · closed Jan 29, 1993
    No recall
In owners' words

What Navajo owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 815477 · Aug 19, 1997

Own a 1992 Navajo?

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