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Mazda NavajoModel year report

1992 Mazda Navajo Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.0L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Mazda Navajo (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1992 Mazda Navajo. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and visibility (3). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hydraulic filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Due to the control arm and the bushing failure the vehicle shakes. 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.”

NHTSA complaint #986279, filed 1996-06

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Sunfroof; driving down highway approximately 50mph when suddenly the sun roof just blew off vehicle. This incident happened in july 1994, and had it repaired. It happened this last time july 1997.”

NHTSA complaint #815477, filed 1997-08

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

199519961997419982000
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1992 Mazda Navajo version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Navajo RWD4.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual152017$3,950
Navajo RWD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152016$4,200
Navajo 4x44.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual152017$3,950
Navajo 4x44.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141815$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1992 Mazda Navajo → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.

Other model years of the Mazda Navajo

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19944965,0003—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199322—5—18—Stable
199212—3—17—Not enough data
19913966,0005—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Mazda Navajo model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Mazda Navajo have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1992 Mazda Navajo as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Mazda Navajo is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.

Has the 1992 Mazda Navajo been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Mazda Navajo get?

The EPA rates the 1992 Mazda Navajo (Navajo, 4.0L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.