1992 MAZDA NAVAJO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
24
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO
The 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO has received a total of 24 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:TREAD/BELT, STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda North American Operations for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (3 complaints), Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly (3 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO, potentially affecting up to 14,432,473 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 95V164002 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
| 6,973 vehicles affected
Defect: THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence: WITH A BROKEN BRACKET WELD, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE LIFTGATE BRACKET TO GRADUALLY BEND INWARD ALLOWING THE LIFT CYLINDER BALLSTUD TO DISENGAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO
24 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
DEALER PROMISED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD EXCHANGE THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FOR ANOTHER BRAND, THE NEXT DAY THE DEALER (MAZDA) REFUSED TO HONOR THEIR WORD AND CONSUMER STILL HAS THE DEFECTIVE ATX TIRES. NLM
DEALER PROMISED CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD EXCHANGE THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRES FOR ANOTHER BRAND, THE NEXT DAY THE DEALER (MAZDA) REFUSED TO HONOR THEIR WORD AND CONSUMER STILL HAS THE DEFECTIVE ATX TIRES. NLM
LEFT FRONT FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC
EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED THREE TIMES.
PROBLEMS WITH 4WD MECHANISM WHEN IN REVERSE.
Safety Rating for the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO
Mazda North American Operations has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0400170 — TIRES
WILDERNESS AT TIRE REPLACEMENT SSP 53. TWO TIRE SIZES FOR SSP 53 MUST NOW BE ORDERED THROUGH THE MAZDA TIRE PROGRAM. *TT
010/97U — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C SYSTEM FILTERING PROCEDURE. *TW
008/97S — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
REPLACING FRAME RIVETS. *TW
001/97U — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C SPRING LOCK COUPLING CLEANING TIPS. *TW
001/97M — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE FOR FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAINTENANCE. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA NAVAJO
- 1990 MAZDA NAVAJO — 1 complaint
- 1991 MAZDA NAVAJO — 57 complaints
- 1992 MAZDA NAVAJO (current)
- 1993 MAZDA NAVAJO — 28 complaints
- 1994 MAZDA NAVAJO — 77 complaints
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