Model year record

1994 Mazda Navajo

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 77 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V310002

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
6,800
Reported to NHTSA
1999-11-24
Owners notified
2000-05-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER BRACKET WELDS COULD FRACTURE.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V024002

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
2,500
Reported to NHTSA
1996-02-28
Owners notified
1996-05-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V169002

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
48,609
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-31
Owners notified
1994-11-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut4
Vehicle speed control4
Power train: automatic transmission3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate2
Suspension2
Suspension: rear2
Tires2
Tires: tread/belt2
Unknown or other2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, other: storage1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility165,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1
Wheels: rim1

The 1993 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.