1991 MAZDA NAVAJO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
57
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO
The 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO has received a total of 57 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:TREAD/BELT, STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda North American Operations for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (5 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (5 complaints), and Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO, potentially affecting up to 14,475,464 vehicles.
Recall 00T005000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
| 14,400,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
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.
View full details →Recall 97V235002 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
| 23,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 96V024002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
| 2,500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 91V189001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 33,540 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 91V020000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 6,424 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 91V028000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
| 10,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO
57 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
THE REAR BUMPER SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME WHILE PULLING A TRAILER. *NLM
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)
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.
FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS AT, P23 75R15, CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ALL FIVE TIRES. TIRES TREAD SEPARATED FROM RIM.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO
Mazda North American Operations has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0901501 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING A WHINING/BUZZING NOISE FROM RADIO SPEAKERS. *SLC
00199 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
EXPERIENCING A PING OR CREAK NOISE HEAR FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TT
97083000197 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
REAR BRAKES GRAB AND SQUEAL AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. *YC
97083001997 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS OR AT IDLE, A "BUZZING'' OR "RATTLING" NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
002/95A — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
AUTO-LOCKING HUBS DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *SD
002/95 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
DRIFT/PULL WHILE BRAKING AND STEERING. *SD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA NAVAJO
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- 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO (current)
- 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO — 24 complaints
- 1993 MAZDA NAVAJO — 28 complaints
- 1994 MAZDA NAVAJO — 77 complaints
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