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1991 Mazda Navajo problems

The most common problem on the 1991 Mazda Navajo is tires. It has 1.7 times the complaints of a typical Navajo model year.

Typical year1.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
38
Recalls
5
Service bulletins
39
Worst area
Tires
Fuel economy
16mpg

The worst 1991 Mazda Navajo problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    8
  • Transmission
    7
  • Electrical
    6
  • Brakes
    5
  • Acceleration
    4

Problems by type

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  • Tires
    8
  • Transmission
    7
  • Electrical
    6
  • Brakes
    5
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Body
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Visibility
    3
  • Suspension
    2
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 5

Structure: body: roof and pillarsReported February 25, 1998 · 23,000 vehicles affected
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: hydraulicReported February 28, 1996 · 2,500 vehicles affected
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 transmissionReported November 4, 1991 · 33,540 vehicles affected
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: bumpersReported February 13, 1991 · 10,000 vehicles affected
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 assemblyReported January 5, 1991 · 6,424 vehicles affected
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 cylinderOpened June 19, 1995, closed April 2, 1996

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 failureOpened October 23, 1992, closed February 26, 1993

There is no summary currently available

PE92084

Park pawl bendingOpened September 16, 1991, closed November 8, 1991

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.

See all 39 bulletins for the 1991 Mazda Navajo

1991 Mazda Navajo fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.0L 6‑cyl4WD14-151916

What 1991 Mazda Navajo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 20, 2003 · Visibility · 66,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed May 7, 2003 · Body · OH

The rear bumper separated from the frame while pulling a trailer.

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Fuel system · MI

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)

Filed Feb 16, 2002 · Fuel system · MA

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.

Filed Aug 31, 2001 · Tires · NJ

Firestone, wilderness at, p23 75r15, consumer has replaced all five tires. Tires tread separated from rim.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Tires · WA

Consumer had taken vehicle into shop for maintenance where technician found out that front tires were showing tread separation. Dealer refused to replace tires.

Filed Sep 29, 2000 · Tires · WA

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.

Filed Sep 7, 2000 · Tires · LA

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 )

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Tires · AZ

Tire seperated and disintegrated at highway speed.( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )

Filed Aug 25, 2000 · Tires · AK

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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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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