Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 Mazda GLC peaked in 2001, with 1 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
1985 Mazda GLC
Sedan, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from May 3, 2001 to May 3, 2001.
Recall campaigns covering this model year134k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1985 sedan
Severity index100.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1985 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
One recall campaign covers the 1985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07E-064 | Aug 27, 2007 | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped… | Fuel system | 34,000 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 3, 2001Failure Apr 25, 2001Ramona, CACatalytic convertorFire
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER UP FRONT OF THE MOTOR WAS SEEN BY JOE AT PINE VALLEY AUTO REPAIR ON 2/24/2001 PHONE NUMBER IS 619 445-9336 WHEN HE SAID HE WOULD NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO FIX THE EXHAUST LEAK THAT DAY HE INSTRUCTED ME TO SHOW UP ON 4/25/2001 THE FOLLOWING DAY. UPON REACHING THE HIGHWAY EXIT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE I COULD EVEN GET BACK TO THE SHOP. IT WAS TOWED TO SHOP FOR $90, BY RECOMENDATION OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL. A FIRE TRUCK WAS PRESENT AND I SIGNED A REPORT WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. I WAS FURTHER INFORMED THAT IF THE MANUFACTURE COULD BE FOUND RESPONSIBLE A SETTLEMENT OF UPWARDS BOUND OF $10,000 COULD BE CLAIMED. WHEN I OPENED CLAIM #050286623 WITH MY ADJUSTER CINDY 1800-456-4642 SHE TOLD ME 9 DAYS AFTER FILING THE CLAIM THAT LIABILITY WOULD NOT COVER FIRES ON MAY 3RD, 2001. SHE THEN REFERRED ME TO NHTSA.*AK
NHTSA complaint 744898
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.