Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Mazda Navajo,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1990–1994 with 16 recall campaigns and 187 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1993 (5), 1991 (5), and 1994 (3).
Years with the most complaint volume: 1994 (77), 1991 (57), and 1993 (28).
Top recall themes: Structure, Brakes, and Fuel and emissions.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Tires, Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly, Vehicle speed control.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
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Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Structure
4 campaigns · Years: 1991–1994
These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Mazda Navajo in NHTSA complaint data are
Tires, Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly, Vehicle speed control.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
1994
3
77
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Vehicle speed control, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut.
1993
5
28
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Tires, Parking brake:conventional.
1992
3
24
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly, Tires, Air bags:frontal.
1991
5
57
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Tires, Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery.
1990
0
1
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar.
What to Do Next
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If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
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Most common areas involved:
Structure
, Service brakes
and Parking brake
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1994
Parking brake: Conventional:
Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Structure: Support device/strut:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Structure: Support device/strut:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Structure: Roof and pillars:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Structure: Support device/strut:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Structure: Roof and pillars:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
1991
Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch.
Power train: Automatic transmission:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Structure: Roof and pillars:
Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
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