Mazda Navajo years to avoid
The Mazda Navajo years to avoid are 1994, 1991 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1990 is the cleanest year on record.
187
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
1990–1994
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Navajo years to avoid
Every Navajo year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda Navajo years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Navajo years to avoid are 1994, 1991. The cleanest year on record is 1990.
What is the best year for the Mazda Navajo?
By complaint volume, 1990 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Navajo years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda Navajo have?
Across all model years, the Navajo has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 187 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.