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Mazda NavajoModel year report

1993 Mazda Navajo Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 4.0L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Mazda Navajo (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mazda Navajo. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (32% of the total), followed by tires (5) and engine cooling (4). Of all complaints, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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

Brakes: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #755197, filed 2001-12

Tires: “I just received a notice from bridgestone firestone on a tire recall from years ago. I bought a new Mazda Navajo in 1993 and it had firestone atx tires. They failed way before any recall so I replaced them at my cost with the same. These tires failed also so I replaced them with something else. 2 sets (10 tires) at my cost. When the recall came out I got nothing. In fact, I didn't even own the vehicle anymore. My complaint is...when it takes so long to identify a problem, what about the people who had problems before the recall? …”

NHTSA complaint #10169642, filed 2006-09

Engine 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.”

NHTSA complaint #750495, filed 2001-08

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

199519961997199819992000520012006
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 Mazda Navajo. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Navajo · sedan not rated3 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1993 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 manual162118$3,700
Navajo RWD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
Navajo 4x44.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual162118$3,700
Navajo 4x44.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141816$4,200

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 1993 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 1993 Mazda Navajo have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mazda Navajo as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1993 Mazda Navajo is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (32% of the total), followed by tires with 5.

Has the 1993 Mazda Navajo been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Mazda Navajo get?

The EPA rates the 1993 Mazda Navajo (Navajo, 4.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.