1994 Mazda Navajo
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1994
Opened by NHTSA
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
1994: 50 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 50 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
22% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
16% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and exterior.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-02
Rearview mirror vibrates, impairing visibility to the rear.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-12
Vehicle speed control
14% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and cruise control.
Structure
14% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing support device/strut and hatchback/liftgate.
Suspension
14% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing rear and wheel bearing.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-11-04Parking brake94V169002 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…
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1995-06-19Engineering analysisClosed 1996-04-02 Separation of master cylinder
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1996-05-21Service brakes, hydraulic96V024002 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
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2000-05-12Structure99V310002 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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2000-08-26Tires00T005000 Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size P235/75R15, produced at the decatur, Illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size P235/75R15. Operation of these…
Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on August 29, 2001. However, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Mazda Navajo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V169002 · Parking brake
- Recall 96V024002 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 99V310002 · Structure
- Recall 00T005000 · Tires
FAQ
- Is the 1994 Mazda Navajo reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mazda Navajo?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 Mazda Navajo have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.