1991 Mazda Navajo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Mazda Navajo, 18% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #835740, filed 1999-03Related recalls
- 91V189001Nov 4, 1991When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.Covers: Mazda Navajo 1991
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Mazda Navajo
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mazda Navajo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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