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Mazda NavajoModel year report

1994 Mazda Navajo Problems

Complaints
49filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
65,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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 / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Mazda Navajo (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mazda Navajo. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (22% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (7) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hydraulic filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Equipment (2), Exterior lighting (2), Latches, locks and linkages (2), Other or unknown (2), Steering (2), Wheels (2), Seat belts (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “While driving transmission would not shift into gear and would pop out. In addition, vehicle bounces or drifts to the right and emergency parking brake works intermittently/makes a popping noise when pushed in, and thermostat overheated while driving. Dealer notified of all problems, some replacements were made, major problem still exists.”

NHTSA complaint #834607, filed 1999-02

Vehicle speed control: “On aug 7, 2000 I was on route 17, when I entered the highway, my gas pedal jammed and started excelerating very quickly, I was driving at 85 miles per hour, within seconds of entering the highway. Thank god, I was capable, to handle the situation and was able to get off the road safely! I contacted Mazda corp to inform them of this. There reply was my car is no longer under warrenty and there are no recalls for my vehcile. The mechanic who fixed my vehcile said is was because my throttle was dirty. …”

NHTSA complaint #728483, filed 2000-08

Transmission and drivetrain: “Automatic locking hub for the front wheels dows not work. Whenever switching from 2-wd to 4-wd hubs failed to lock in place. Took vehicle to mechanic, and informed consumer that would need a new locking hub. Gave no indication what caused problem.”

NHTSA complaint #879624, filed 2001-02

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,000 and 65,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 65,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 1994 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 1994 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-cyl4-speed automatic162218$3,700
Navajo RWD4.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual141916$4,200
Navajo 4x44.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
Navajo 4x44.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual141815$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 1994 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. 6 on record; the latest 6 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 1994 Mazda Navajo have?

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mazda Navajo as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Mazda Navajo is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (22% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 7.

Has the 1994 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 1994 Mazda Navajo get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Mazda Navajo (Navajo, 4.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Mazda Navajo reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 65,000 and 65,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.