1993 Mazda Navajo: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1993 Mazda Navajo. The newest campaign is 99V310002. NHTSA received the report on 24 Nov 1999. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut. NHTSA has 22 complaints on file for this model year. 2 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, 99V310002, in the NHTSA record

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 VIN lookup

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. 87,882 units in total.

99V31000224 Nov 1999Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut
97V23500225 Feb 1998Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
96V02400228 Feb 1996Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Hydraulic
95V16400228 Aug 1995Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut
94V16900231 Oct 1994Parking Brake / Conventional

99V310002Received 24 Nov 1999. 6,800 units.
Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 May 2000.
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.
95V164002Received 28 Aug 1995. 6,973 units.
Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.
Report filed by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 1995.
94V169002Received 31 Oct 1994. 48,609 units.
Parking Brake / Conventional
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Nov 1994.

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Complaints by component

22 complaints, 28 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

1993 Mazda Navajo: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Service Brakes, Hydraulic		5
Engine and Engine Cooling		5
Tires		5
Parking Brake		2
Power Train		2
Structure		2
Visibility		2
Equipment		2
Electrical System		1
Steering		1

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 11.

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 3
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 30 Sep 2006

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 1993 Mazda Navajo, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2000, with 5 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1993 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
EA93020	Engineering analysis	PARKING BRAKE FAILURE	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	28 Jul 1993	23 Sep 1994	94V169001

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.

19900
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

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 1993 Mazda NavajoThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1993 Mazda Navajo: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mazda/navajo/1993/. 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 1993 Mazda Navajo?: 87,882 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 1993 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1993 Mazda Navajo name most often?: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 5 of 28 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1993 Mazda Navajo open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.