Mazda Navajo vs Honda Prelude
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mazda Navajo | Honda Prelude |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 187 | 463 |
| Model years covered | 1990–1994 | 1981–2001 |
| Worst model year | — | 1997 |
| Best model year | — | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 8 | 52 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 15 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 29 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.6% | 21.2% |
Mazda Navajo by year
What breaks
Brakes
30
16.0%
Tires
22
11.8%
Engine & Cooling
18
9.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
17
9.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
15
8.0%
Body & Structure
14
7.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
13
7.0%
Suspension
12
6.4%
Honda Prelude by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
106
22.9%
Engine & Cooling
53
11.4%
Electrical System
49
10.6%
Seat Belts
35
7.6%
Steering
33
7.1%
Airbags
26
5.6%
Suspension
25
5.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
5.4%