1992 Mazda Navajo
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1992 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.
The hydraulic lift cylinders are attached to brackets that are welded to the liftgate. The bracket welds can fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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
Dealers will install reinforcement brackets.
Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Dealer promised consumer that they would exchange the firestone atx tires for another brand, the next day the dealer (mazda) refused to honor their word and consumer still has the defective atx tires. nlm
- Tires
Left front firestone tire experienced blowout, consumer IS requesting a refund for the replacement tires. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive) · Seats · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Sun roof blew off.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Rear anti- lock brakes lock up. Consumer states afraid that one day the auto may not stop. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Loose catalytic converter shield causing noise.
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
While driving the truck the sun roof all of a sudden separated while the truck was in motion. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages
Latches on sun roof failed allowing glass to become loose.
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Sunfroof; driving down highway approximately 50mph when suddenly the sun roof just blew off vehicle. This incident happened in july 1994, and had it repaired. it happened this last time july 1997. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Air bag failed to deploy during collision.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Suspension › Front › Control arm · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Due to the control arm and the bushing failure the vehicle shakes. *Ak consumer states the front end of vehicle makes a noise and does not stop porperly, transmission mounts cause the engine to move foward/backward while stopping and aceleration, consumer also had shocks and transmission mount replaced.*jb
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Mfr recall 61510 rear liftgate cylinders. Bronx mazda parts on order since dec 95. Please describe details. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Bearing seized, causing transmission to fail. *skd
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.
- Auto trans.prndl misalign
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.
- 10008033Wilderness at tire replacement ssp 53. Two tire sizes for ssp 53 must now be ordered through the mazda tire program.
- 10005218Transmission fluid in-line filter kit - repeat repairs of transmission - service tips.
- 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.
- 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.
- 52486A/c spring lock coupling cleaning tips.
- 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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