Vehicle ABS light stayed on and caused ABS system to disengage. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and dealer is still unable to locate the problem. Please feel free to provide any further details.
1994 Mazda Navajo: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 49 complaints about the 1994 Mazda Navajo describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 19946
- 19931
- 19912
What owners say
Abs: when applied brake pedal felt spongy, traveled to floor, caused by corrosion of brake pad retainer, retainer detached from brake pad, brake pads replaced.
On normal road conditions the brakes locks up, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, almost caused an accident at least (3) times. The system has ABS.
After driving the car press on brake goes to the floor have ABS anti-lock brake . Tt
Consumer think she had the same problem of the brake master cylinder separation . Tt consumer applied brakes, however nothing happened, consumer applied more pressure and still nothing happened, consumer finally slammed on brakes and could feel the ABS kick in and vehicle stopped, pavement was dry and conditions were perfect.
During emergency stopping at high speed vehicle pulls to the right and sometimes to left, replace front end brake system, to no avail, ABS system. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Remedy
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall number 94V169002 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Mazda Navajo abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1994 Mazda Navajo?
6 of 49 owner complaints about the 1994 Mazda Navajo (12%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Mazda Navajo?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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