1991 Mazda Navajo: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1991 Mazda Navajo. The newest campaign is 97V235002. NHTSA received the report on 25 Feb 1998. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars. NHTSA has 39 complaints on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 97V235002, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 75,464 units in total.

97V23500225 Feb 1998Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
96V02400228 Feb 1996Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Hydraulic
91V1890014 Nov 1991Power Train / Automatic Transmission
91V02800013 Feb 1991Structure / Body / Bumpers
91V0200005 Jan 1991Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

97V235002Received 25 Feb 1998. 23,000 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 1998.
96V024002Received 28 Feb 1996. 2,500 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Hydraulic
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Report filed by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 May 1996.
91V189001Received 4 Nov 1991. 33,540 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
Report filed by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Mar 1992.
91V028000Received 13 Feb 1991. 10,000 units.
Structure / Body / Bumpers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Bumper could separate from vehicle when using a bumpermounted trailer hitch ball.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install two additional brackets, one additional bar and associated fasteners to prevent bumper separation.
Report filed by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Apr 1991.
91V020000Received 5 Jan 1991. 6,424 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Front heat shield extension may contact the upper front corner of plastic fuel tank damaging or puncturing the fuel tank.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Relocate heat shield; replace fuel tank if damaged or punctured.
Report filed by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Apr 1991.

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Complaints by component

39 complaints, 57 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

1991 Mazda Navajo
All 1991 vehicles

1991 Mazda Navajo: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	1991 Navajo	All 1991 vehicles	Navajo, all years	Mentions
Tires	157.9	30.1	117.6	9
Power Train	122.8	103.9	90.9	7
Vehicle Speed Control	105.3	36.8	69.5	6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	105.3	181.9	144.4	6
Electrical System	105.3	91.5	48.1	6
Fuel System, Gasoline	70.2	54.7	32.1	4
Engine and Engine Cooling	52.6	99.7	96.3	3
Structure	52.6	56.4	74.9	3
Steering	52.6	40	42.8	3
Visibility	52.6	33.4	80.2	3

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 15.

Complaints that report a crash: 4
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 4
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 20 Nov 2003

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 1991 Mazda Navajo, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 1996, with 10 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1991 Mazda Navajo
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA95018	Engineering analysis	SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	19 Jun 1995	2 Apr 1996	96V024001
PE92084	Preliminary evaluation	FRONT SEAT TRACK FAILURE	Seats	23 Oct 1992	26 Feb 1993
PE91127	Preliminary evaluation	PARK PAWL BENDING	Power Train / Automatic Transmission	16 Sep 1991	8 Nov 1991	91V189000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

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19915
19923
19935
19943

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1991 Mazda NavajoThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1991 Mazda Navajo: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mazda/navajo/1991/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1991 Mazda Navajo?: 75,464 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Mazda Navajo have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the Mazda Navajo, model years 1990 to 1994. 5 of them name the 1991 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1991 Mazda Navajo name most often?: Tires: 9 of 57 component mentions, or 157.9 per 1,000. For all 1991 vehicles the figure is 30.1 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1991 Mazda Navajo open?: No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.