Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1994 Mazda Navajo, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic10
- Vehicle speed control7
- Power train6
- Suspension5
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Structure5
- Tires5
- Visibility4
- Steering2
- Electrical system2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER BRACKET WELDS COULD FRACTURE.
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 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.
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 1994 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 |
| 603991 | SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH HARD TO DISENGAGE. *YC |
| 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 |
| 54134 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A THUMP NOISE FROM THE HEATER CORE THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION. *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 |
| 52500 | TEMPERATURE GUAGE FLUCTUATES OR INDICATES HIGH TEMPERATURE. *TW |
| 52497 | USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW |
| 52496 | A/C COMPRESSOR FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT REFRIGERANT LEVEL. *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 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation