1991 Mazda Navajo: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 39 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is tires (21% of complaints); the 1992 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 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 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)”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2003
“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.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2002
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“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”Owner report · Tires · Mar 2001
“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”Owner report · Tires · Sep 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”Owner report · Tires · Jun 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”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2000
“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”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 1998
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1997
“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 1996
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.
Remedy: REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.
FRONT HEAT SHIELD EXTENSION MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK DAMAGING OR PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK.
Remedy: RELOCATE HEAT SHIELD; REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DAMAGED OR PUNCTURED.
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
REAR BUMPER MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH.
Remedy: INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL BRACKETS, ONE ADDITIONAL BAR AND ASSOCIATED FASTENERS TO PREVENT BUMPER SEPARATION.
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 TIRE TREAD.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1991 Mazda Navajo reliable?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Mazda Navajo. The most complained-about area is tires (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Mazda Navajo problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 66,000 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Mazda Navajo have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.