1994 Mazda Navajo 4x4 review from North America
"Not the fastest, but good reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not very much has gone wrong with it.
I did have some major problems with the brake light switch. I had it replaced about once every 2 years or so for about 6 years. I don't know if this was just the mechanic that replaced them or not.
I had the clutch replaced at about 140000 miles. This may have been because both my step mother and my self learned to drive on it.
For some reason it was giving me intermediate (every once in a while) issues starting and I took it to a mechanic a couple of times, but they couldn't find anything wrong with it. They replaced a few things that could be the problem, but that didn't work and it started doing it again so they replace a few more things and something in there must have worked because it hasn't done it since. That was at about 150000 miles.
I also had to replace the thermostat because it over heated on me while driving on the interstate.
General comments?
Now that it's starting to get old the wheel bearings are starting to go and will have to be replaced soon.
It shakes a little when it gets above 65mph not as noticable after I had the wheels aligned.
I have kept up on the oil changes and regular wear and tear problems.
Love the fact that the back seat fold one at a time so you can fold up one for more luggage space, but still have a back seat for a passenger.
The fact that it's only two doors makes it not the best family car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 162000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2003 |