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1994 Mazda Navajo
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 49
- Received Mar 1995 to Mar 2009
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up5 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Glass shatters or cracks without impact3 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Tires blow out or tread separates3 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #99V310002Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
- Recall #96V024002The 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 2 crashes, 3 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 8 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Serpentine belt breaks or slips off
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 49 |
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.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 5 | 10% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 3 | 6.1% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 6.1% | – | |
| Serpentine belt breaks or slips off | 3 | 6.1% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 3 | 6.1% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 6.1% | – | |
| Wheel bearings fail prematurely | 3 | 6.1% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 3 | 6.1% | – |
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 #99V310002November 24, 19996,800 vehicles affected
structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
With a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
Remedy
Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
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 #94V169002October 31, 199448,609 vehicles affected
parking brake: conventional
The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
When the above occurs, it Can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
Remedy
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Other model years
- 1991 39
- 1994
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1994 Mazda Navajo.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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