1991 Mazda NAVAJO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
66,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 32 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 9.4% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 9.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 9.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 4 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 3 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 |
| Steering:Linkages | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
Tires: 4; Tires:Tread/Belt: 4; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 3; Structure:Body:Bumpers: 3; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 2; Steering:Linkages: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 31 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
1995: 8; 1996: 9; 2000: 9; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 3
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10016785 · 2003-04-30 (April 30, 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-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10016785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019317 · 2003-05-07 (May 7, 2003)
THE REAR BUMPER SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME WHILE PULLING A TRAILER. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10048431 · 2003-11-20 (November 20, 2003)
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-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048431 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 479907 · 1995-07-24 (July 24, 1995)
STEERING ARM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF RECALL NOTICE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 479907 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480947 · 1995-01-20 (January 20, 1995)
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, PREVENTING 4WD FROM ENGAGING. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480947 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482216 · 1995-03-09 (March 9, 1995)
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482216 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483864 · 1995-05-24 (May 24, 1995)
REAR BUMPER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO EXPIRATION OF RECALL NOTICE.(91V-028) *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483864 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488008 · 1995-09-13 (September 13, 1995)
FRONT LEFT/.RIGHT 4-WHEEL DRIVE LOCKING HUBS FAILED AS A RESULT OF BEING MANUFACTURED OUT OF PLASTIC MATERIAL WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO STRESS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488008 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
91V020000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 1991-01-05 (January 5, 1991)
FRONT HEAT SHIELD EXTENSION MAY CONTACT THE UPPER FRONT CORNER OF PLASTIC FUEL TANK DAMAGING OR PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V028000 · Structure:Body:Bumpers
Reported: 1991-02-13 (February 13, 1991)
REAR BUMPER MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE CRACKING UNDER EXTENDED TRAILER TOW SERVICE WHEN USING A BUMPER MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH.
Consequence: 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 campaign record ↗91V189001 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Reported: 1991-11-04 (November 4, 1991)
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.
Consequence: 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 campaign record ↗96V024002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic
Reported: 1996-02-28 (February 28, 1996)
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.
Consequence: 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 campaign record ↗97V235002 · Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Reported: 1998-02-25 (February 25, 1998)
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.
Consequence: 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 campaign record ↗