Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1982 Mazda GLC peaked in 1995, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1982 Mazda GLC
Wagon, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from May 30, 1995 to Oct 10, 1995.
Recall campaigns covering this model year4481k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 1982 wagon
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 1982 Mazda GLC name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 1982 Mazda GLC
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85V-136 | Oct 23, 1985 | Fitting of the ball joint between the cruise control lever and the connecting rod may be tight causing binding which affects the throttle return… | Speed control | 24,270 | Part replacement |
| 85V-108 | Sep 4, 1985 | In certain high salt areas, the idler arm is exposed to road salt which causes the dust seal to deteriorate resulting in idler arm pin corrosion | Steering | 136,526 | Part replacement |
| 84V-088 | Aug 8, 1984 | Rear lamps do not meet the maximum intensity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated… | Lighting | 87,468 | Part replacement |
| 83V-052 | May 10, 1983 | Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair | Seat belts | 232,373 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1982 Mazda GLC
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 10, 1995Failure Oct 10, 1995Lewisberry, PARecliner
WHILE GETTING IN DRIVERS SEAT, SEAT BACK BROKE. TT
NHTSA complaint 973171 - Filed Jul 7, 1995Failure Jul 3, 1995Kenner, LAEngine
CRANKSHAFT HAS BROKEN, VEHICLE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. *AK
NHTSA complaint 968382 - Filed May 30, 1995Failure May 30, 1985Napa, CAWindshield
INTERIOR WINDSHIELD BUBBLED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. TT
NHTSA complaint 966048
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 001/97G Apr 8, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW - 008/97 May 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW - 003/97G Jan 19, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.