The heads were severly cracked. The mechanic said that this should have been recalled because there have , not only been so many instances but many times, as with this case the heads were so severly cracked that only complete replacement is acceptable. *Ak
Engine & cooling
Mazda Navajo Engine problems by year
8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mazda Navajo's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest Navajo engine complaints
The heads were severly cracked. The mechanic said that this should have been recalled because there have , not only been so many instances but many times, as with this case the heads were so severly cracked that only complete replacement is acceptable.*Ak
Vehicle won't go into reverse due to transmission failure. Also, bracket separated from the rear end, and vehicle squeaks when consumer goes over a speed bump. In addition, and a part to the brakes melted and the abs brake system stays on. Dealer can't determine the problem, and the brakes have been replaced. Consumer is also having problems with the battery and engine gasket. *Ak
Vehicle stalled and then was restarted; vehicle was taken to the repair shop where it ran for several minutes before it started to smoke heavily from the rear; what was found was a faulty fuel pump which melted the electrical components on the interior of the tank; the vehicles electrical system failed to operate properly, as the fuse remained intact.
EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACED THREE TIMES.
Vehicle vibrates severely when driving between 50-70mph, a tsb was issued for this problem feb,1996, a kit to replace engine mounts and other equipment was created to alleviate this condition.*Ak the problem has since been fixed by dealer.*Jb
Due to the control arm and the bushing failure the vehicle shakes. *Ak consumer states the front end of vehicle makes a noise and does not stop porperly, transmission mounts cause the engine to move foward/backward while stopping and aceleration, consumer also had shocks and transmission mount replaced.*Jb
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED. *SKD
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data