1991 Mazda Navajo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1991 Mazda Navajo, and owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1991 Mazda Navajo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Roof and pillars (structure)
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.
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…
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Hydraulic (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
Remedy: Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
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Bumpers (structure)
Rear bumper may be susceptible to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch.
Remedy: Install two additional brackets, one additional bar and associated fasteners to prevent bumper separation.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Front heat shield extension may contact the upper front corner of plastic fuel tank damaging or puncturing the fuel tank.
Remedy: Relocate heat shield; replace fuel tank if damaged or punctured.
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Mazda Navajo have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 pa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 20, 2003 · Visibility
“The rear bumper separated from the frame while pulling a trailer. *nlm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 7, 2003 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Mazda Navajo. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–15 / 19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mazda Navajo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda Navajo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Mazda Navajo | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Mazda Navajo | 5 | 39 |
| 1992 Mazda Navajo | 3 | 12 |
| 1993 Mazda Navajo | 5 | 22 |
| 1994 Mazda Navajo | 3 | 49 |
Checking a specific 1991 Mazda Navajo
How do I know if my 1991 Mazda Navajo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1991 Mazda Navajo; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V020000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.