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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

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Navajo engine complaints

1993 Mazda NavajoBrakesEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 755197
1993 Mazda NavajoEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 750495
1991 Mazda NavajoSuspensionEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

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

Filed Incident Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 835740
1991 Mazda NavajoEngine & coolingFuel systemElectrical system

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.

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical systemNHTSA 780647
1993 Mazda NavajoEngine & cooling

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

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 800575
1992 Mazda NavajoSuspensionEngine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Suspension · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 986279

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