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1977-1985 · 9 model years

Mazda GLC Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Mazda GLC across 9 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 1982 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the seats & seat belts.

Most complaints for its age19823 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 1982
Complaints
5
Recalls
5
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

GLC complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19851101Engine & coolingC
19841100Seats & seat beltsB
19830200-C
19823400Engine & coolingF
19810200-C
19800200-C
19790200-C
19780200-C
19770100-B

Most common GLC problems

Mazda GLC recalls 5

Latest GLC complaints

1985 Mazda GLCEngine & coolingFire

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...

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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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 744898
1982 Mazda GLCEngine & cooling

Crankshaft has broken, vehicle seized while driving. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 968382

Questions about the Mazda GLC

Which Mazda GLC years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1982 (3), 1984 (1), 1985 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1982 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Mazda GLC years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1977, 1984 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other GLC years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Mazda GLC problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2), seats & seat belts (2), visibility & wipers (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Mazda GLC have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Mazda GLC model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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