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.
The worst 1991 Mazda Navajo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires8
- Transmission7
- Electrical6
- Brakes5
- Acceleration4
Problems by type
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- Tires8
- Transmission7
- Electrical6
- Brakes5
- Acceleration4
- Fuel system4
- Body3
- Engine3
- Steering3
- Visibility3
- Suspension2
- Seat belts1
- Wheels1
Recalls 5
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 97V235002 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 96V024002 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 91V189001 · Recall details
Structure: body: bumpers
- What is wrong
- Rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch.
- 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.
Recall number 91V028000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Front heat shield extension may contact the upper front corner of plastic fuel tank damaging or puncturing the fuel tank.
- 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.
Recall number 91V020000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 1991 Mazda Navajo
Defect investigations
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.
EA95018
Front seat track failure
There is no summary currently available
PE92084
Park pawl bending
There is no summary currently available
PE91127
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Mazda Navajo 39
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- In accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a...
- Firestone wilderness at tire replacement spp 53 program end
- Battery test procedure requirements
- Firestone wilderness at tire replacement ssp 53 program end
- Wilderness at tire replacement program end with attached updates and program changes
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Wilderness at tire replacement ssp 53
1991 Mazda Navajo fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 19 | 16 |
What 1991 Mazda Navajo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The rear bumper separated from the frame while pulling a trailer.
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)
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.
Firestone, wilderness at, p23 75r15, consumer has replaced all five tires. Tires tread separated from rim.
Consumer had taken vehicle into shop for maintenance where technician found out that front tires were showing tread separation. Dealer refused to replace tires.
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.
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 )
Tire seperated and disintegrated at highway speed.( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )
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 )
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Questions about the 1991 Mazda Navajo
Is the 1991 Mazda Navajo reliable?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 1991 Mazda Navajo, 1.7 times a typical Navajo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mazda Navajo?
Tires, with 8 complaints. Next is transmission (7).
How many recalls does the 1991 Mazda Navajo have?
5 recalls, covering structure, service brakes, hydraulic and power train.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Mazda Navajo get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Mazda Navajo range from 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 14-15 city and 19 highway.
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