1993 Mazda Navajo: problems, recalls and reliability

“Heading south on I-95 outside savannah, ga, tire exploded causing tread to peel and fly off putting car in dangerous situation and danger to other cars. We were able to brake and weave to avoid impact and overturning before coming to a stop off highway. In addition to a lost tire, the explosionand rubber peeling in the area of the gas tank resulted in damage to the muffler and underside of car. We replaced tire, ($101.74) had the muffler repaired (under warranty). Damage remains to the underside of the car. The estimate to repair is $703.84. Please advise if you wish to view damage.( dot number: tire size: 235/75/r15 )”Owner report · Tires · Aug 1999

“The vehicles tires experienced many failures prior to recall notice, the consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased prior to january 1, 2000 (firestone atx p235/75r15). Nlm”Owner report · Tires · Feb 1999

“Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have liftgate bracket repaired per recall notice 99v-310, dealer refused to repair bracket free of charge claiming that the recall notice expired, as a result consumer had the bracket replaced by another company, however since the original bracket broke the tailgate does not close completely, this is allowing exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle. Nlm”Owner report · Structure · Dec 1998

“Dealer does not have the parts for recall no 95v164000, owner received recall notice on 12/95, and contacted dealer the same date. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Dec 1995

“Consumer contacted dealer in reference to NHTSA recall 94v169000/ manufacturer's recall 94s91 concerning emergency parking brake: mechanical. Parking brake fails so that it will not engage. Dealer puts "wedge" in mechanism to correct the problem, but the wedge does not last-- it breaks and falls out. Mazda claims that there is nothing else that they can do to fix the problem since this is what NHTSA has instructed them to do. *ak.et.”Owner report · Parking Brake · Dec 1994

“I just received a notice from bridgestone firestone on a tire recall from years ago. I bought a new mazda navajo in 1993 and it had firestone atx tires. They failed way before any recall so I replaced them at my cost with the same. These tires failed also so I replaced them with something else. 2 sets (10 tires) at my cost. When the recall came out I got nothing. In fact, I didn't even own the vehicle anymore. My complaint is...when it takes so long to identify a problem, what about the people who had problems before the recall? They can find me 10 years later, but why don't I have any recourse to get compensated for risking my life and paying out of pocket? *nm”Owner report · Tires · May 1994

“When I turn on the heater, there is a smell of burning material inside the vehicle. Recently I paid the dealer to clean leaves from the heater. They suggested I not park under trees. Since this vehicle was made by ford, any recall for debris in the heater would apply.”Owner report · Visibility