Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1992 Mazda Navajo, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
- Visibility3
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Power train2
- Tires2
- Structure1
- Suspension1
- Air bags1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Seats1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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.
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.
THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDERS ARE ATTACHED TO BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE LIFTGATE. THE BRACKET WELDS CAN FRACTURE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mazda told its dealers about the 1992 Mazda Navajo: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 634439 | SUBJECT REGARDING A WHINING/BUZZING NOISE FROM RADIO SPEAKERS. *SLC |
| 609954 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE AUDIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS. *TT |
| 6089290 | EXPERIENCING A PING OR CREAK NOISE HEAR FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TT |
| 6089288 | VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING OR BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS. *TT |
| 606027 | MOTOR OIL - SAE VISCOSITY GRADE RECOMMENDATION. *TT |
| 603854 | INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *YC |
| 603125 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS OR ENGAGING CLUTCH. *TT |
| 602676 | EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS OR AT IDLE. *YC |
| 54215 | REAR BRAKES GRAB AND SQUEAL AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. *YC |
| 52522 | REPLACING FRAME RIVETS. *TW |
| 52504 | PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE - TRANSMISSION ENGAGED. *TW |
| 52503 | MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW |
| 52497 | USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW |
| 52491 | A/C SYSTEM FILTERING PROCEDURE. *TW |
| 52488 | NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE FOR FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAINTENANCE. *TW |
| 52486 | A/C SPRING LOCK COUPLING CLEANING TIPS. *TW |
| 52468 | REAR BRAKE SQUEAL / GRAB. *TW |
| 52463 | PING OR CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE - TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TW |
| 46697 | AUTO-LOCKING HUBS DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *SD |
| 46695 | DRIFT/PULL WHILE BRAKING AND STEERING. *SD |
| 44094 | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILUMINATES - FAULTY CONNECTION ON IGNITION CONTROL MODULE. *TW |
| 44092 | NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *TW |
| 39761 | RATCHETING NOISE FROM AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS. *TW |
| 39750 | PASSENGER SEAT BACK RATTLES. *TW |
| 38093 | CREAK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED. *TW |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER
AUTO TRANS.PRNDL MISALIGN
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation