1991 Mazda Navajo

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #97V235002February 25, 199823,000 vehicles affected

  structure: body: roof and pillars

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #96V024002February 28, 19962,500 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #91V189001November 4, 199133,540 vehicles affected

  power train: automatic transmission

  When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.

  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 vehicle accident.

  Remedy

  Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

• NHTSA recall #91V028000February 13, 199110,000 vehicles affected

  structure: body: bumpers

  Rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #91V020000January 5, 19916,424 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

  Front heat shield extension may contact the upper front corner of plastic fuel tank damaging or puncturing the fuel tank.

  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.

Other model years

• 1991
• 1994 49