1991 Mazda Navajo
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1991 Mazda Navajo. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 provided to the owners.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
When the automatic transmission shift lever IS placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
Rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Bumper could separate from vehicle when using a bumpermounted trailer hitch ball.
Remedy
Install two additional brackets, one additional bar and associated fasteners to prevent bumper separation.
Front heat shield extension may contact the upper front corner of plastic fuel tank damaging or puncturing the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
Relocate heat shield; replace fuel tank if damaged or punctured.
Owner complaints
39 complaints4 involved a crash4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
While driving at 25 mph, the sunroof of the vehicle was blown off by the wind. the sunroof tilts up at the rear and the dealer can not explain how the roof could be lost. there IS a recall for this part, but the consumer's vin IS not included. *ph
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
The rear bumper separated from the frame while pulling a trailer. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline
Short in connection at the fuel tank. Plastic IS melted through, there appears to be scoring on the inside of the unit that would be indicative of spark and or high heat. Concern IS that this could have caused a fire and or explosion. Especially if this had occoured during a time frame when warm…
Short in connection at the fuel tank. Plastic IS melted through, there appears to be scoring on the inside of the unit that would be indicative of spark and or high heat. Concern IS that this could have caused a fire and or explosion. Especially if this had occoured during a time frame when warm temperatures would have made for high fuel vapor content (i.e. It occoured in the middle of summer as opposed to stranding me in the middle of a snow storm as it did)
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
A short occurred at the junction of the electrical connection to the fuel tank. the short melted the plastic connection and burned through the assembly to the inside of the gas tank. there was evidence of ignition inside the gas tank. this clearly could have lead to a fire or explosion of the gas tank.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Firestone, wilderness at, P23 75r15, consumer has replaced all five tires. Tires tread separated from rim.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer had taken vehicle into shop for maintenance where technician found out that front tires were showing tread separation. Dealer refused to replace tires.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve
The proportioning valve failed "closed" and did not allow for the brake fluid to go to the rear brakes, as a result the rear brakes failed resulting in the front tires locking up and skidded causing collision. *mjs
- Tires › Tread/belt
Peoo 020;consumer were inspecting tires and noticed that front rear tires had cracks all around the tires tires are the firestone wilderness #at p23575r15. #dot W2. *ak the front two tire had cracks all around the whole tires. tire dealers recommended that they be replaced. *yh
- Tires
The accident occurred while traveling northbound about 10 miles south of ocala, fl. I was driving along when the car started shaking violently and making loud thumping noises. I immediately pulled over and checked the tires. the tread had come off the driver's side rear tire. the tire was still…
The accident occurred while traveling northbound about 10 miles south of ocala, fl. I was driving along when the car started shaking violently and making loud thumping noises. I immediately pulled over and checked the tires. the tread had come off the driver's side rear tire. the tire was still infalted. I changed the tire and proceeded to my destination, tallahassee, fl. the next day, I purchased a new firestone tire but kept the blown tire. I showed it to another firestone retail center in orlando and the salesperson said it looked like a curing defect. we sued firestone and they settled for $1200.00. the car IS my father's but I was driving it at the time of the accident. you can contact me at (850) 838-3508. ask for craig aubrey. we have since gotten rid of the tire but I can provide phote documentation. I can also provide paperwork from the lawsuit as well as notes I wrote following the accident. before we settled, firestone told my father that the tire was probably underinflated at the time of the accident. I checked the inflation of the tires prior to beginning the trip. they were inflated according to the pressure rated on the side of the tire. firestone wanted to tire to be sent to them but we would not fearing that the evidence might be lost (my father IS an attorney).( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
- Tires
Tire seperated and disintegrated at highway speed.( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )
- Tires
I haven't had any problems yet, but I want to know if I am putting my family in danger by having a tire that has been recalled. I only have one tire that fits this description. it IS located on the rear passenger side.( dot number: vdhl1mo174 tire size: p235/75r15 )
- Tires
No summary( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving 70mph right rear passenger firestone atx tire blew out, causing the vehicle to lose control, and go under a semi -trailer and roll over. Vehicle was a mazda navajo. dot # wihlat51561. *ak
- Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Brake rotors needed to be replaced, as well as u joints/ power steering/bushings and wheel bearings. Deale has had car for four months. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving at any rate of speed ,brakes will intermittently lock up, causing vehicle to jerk due to defective valve which dealer claims IS an unusual part to fail. *Ak
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Consumer has been experiencing problems with sunroof. while driving sunroof glass flew off. the manufacturer has been contacted. IS in accordance with recall number 97v235002.*ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Suspension › Rear
Vehicle won't go into reverse due to transmission failure. Also, bracket separated from the rear end, and vehicle squeaks when consumer goes over a speed bump. In addition, and a part to the brakes melted and the ABS brake system stays on. dealer can't determine the problem, and the brakes have been replaced. Consumer IS also having problems with the battery and engine gasket. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While driving with cruise control activated, the system would not disengage, resulting in the rpm gauge racing up. Cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicle stalled and then was restarted; vehicle was taken to the repair shop where it ran for several minutes before it started to smoke heavily from the rear; what was found was a faulty fuel pump which melted the electrical components on the interior of the tank; the vehicles electrical system failed to operate properly, as the fuse remained intact.
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Sun roof flew off while driving.
- Unknown or other
Request information regarding sun roofs flying off of ford explorers, since the mazda navajo IS made by ford.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The gas pedal got stuck and while trying to put the car into neutral, the car went into reverse which caused the car to rollover. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train
Speedometer worked intermittently in cold weather.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission gears cracked, causing vehicle to stall. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Wheels › Hub
While driving, front wheel hub engaged on its own, causing steering wheel to pull to side, replaced once, in to dealer 4 times/same problem.*ak the problem was found to be an electrical circuit of 4WD, neede to be disconnected to recycle and then reconnected.*jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Separation of master cylinder
Ford continues to sudy the problem attempting to determine why stud fractures are not frequently occurring in other parts of the country.likewise, odi continues gathering information to ascertain whether the recall scope should include other geographical areas.if evidence indicates the scope should be expanded, odi will reopen the investigation as warranted.
- Front seat track failure
There is no summary currently available
- Park pawl bending
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213425Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10153339In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after-warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10148072In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer's responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the "Speedometer Replacement Label". Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMO's services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10118467In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometerand related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the ?SpeedometerReplacement Label?.Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda?s vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service.With the use of SPECMO?s services, a Mazda dealer can get the odometer setting updated to reflect the correct mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs, therefore resulting in a higher level of customer satisfaction. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.
- 10098367In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.note:mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers.when a speedometer IS replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles.this procedure IS extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage.prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the speedometer replace-ment label. Labels can only be ordered through mstore, not mdcs.
- 10009427Battery test procedure requirements.
- 10009424Speedometer replacement procedure.
- 10008990Wilderness at tire replacement program end with attached updates and program changes.
- 10008989Firestone wilderness at tire replacement ssp 53 program end. Ssp 53 ends september 13, 2004. This communication and the attachments provide updated program end information.
- 10008988Firestone wilderness at tire replacement spp 53 program end. Mazda has revised the expiration date for special service program (ssp) 53 to september 15, 2004. This change IS to ensure that all customers have affected tires replaced.
- 10008033Wilderness at tire replacement ssp 53. Two tire sizes for ssp 53 must now be ordered through the mazda tire program.
- 6089290Experiencing a ping or creak noise hear from the driveline when transmission IS engaged.
- 6089288Vehicles may exhibit a whining or buzzing noise coming from the radio system speakers.
- 634439Subject regarding a whining/buzzing noise from radio speakers. *Slc
- 609954Some vehicles may exhibit a whining or buzzing noise coming from the audio system speakers.
- 606027Motor oil - sae viscosity grade recommendation.
- 603854Information regarding seat belt extenders.
- 603125Some vehicles may exhibit a ping or creak noise from the driveline when shifting gears or engaging clutch.
- 602676Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise may be heard coming from the exhaust system during normal driving conditions or at idle.
- 54217During normal driving conditions or at idle, a "buzzing'' or "rattling" noise may be heard from the exhaust system.
- 54215Rear brakes grab and squeal after the vehicle has been sitting for a long period of time.
- 52522Replacing frame rivets.
- 52504Ping or creak noise from driveline - transmission engaged.
- 52503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure.
- 52497Use of a/c tracer dye.
- 52491A/c system filtering procedure.
- 52488New high temperature grease for front wheel bearing maintenance.
- 52468Rear brake squeal / grab.
- 52463Ping or creak noise from driveline - transmission IS engaged.
- 46697Auto-locking hubs diagnostic procedure.
- 46695Drift/pull while braking and steering.
- 44094Check engine light iluminates - faulty connection on ignition control module.
- 44092Noise from front suspension.
- 39761Ratcheting noise from automatic locking hubs.
- 39750Passenger seat back rattles.
- 38093Creak noise from driveline when transmission IS engaged.
- 38091Rearview mirror falls off.
- 38089Belt extender for seat belts.
- 38084Rear brake squeal/grab.
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