1994 Mazda Navajo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1994 Mazda Navajo, and owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1994 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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Support device/strut (structure)
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. Depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
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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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Conventional (parking brake)
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.
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…
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Mazda Navajo have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Started vehicle snowy day turned on the defroster - smoke started coming in through heating and defrost vents, smelled like pine needles. Turned car off smoke proceeded to get worse - called fire dept”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 2, 2009 · Visibility
“Consumer's mazda SUV was involved in an accident as a result of faulty work performed on the vehicle by technicians at pep boys.*mr the consumer purchased rims from a local retailer, however when he r”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2005 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Mazda Navajo (Navajo 4x4). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–16 / 18–22 |
| 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 1994 Mazda Navajo
How do I know if my 1994 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1994 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 94V169002).
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.