- The problem
- Fitting of the ball joint between the cruise control lever and the connecting rod may be tight causing binding which affects the throttle return action. Consequence of defect: binding of the cruise control connecting rod could result in uncontrolled acceleration which could cause an accident.
- The fix
- Replace the connecting rod with one designed especially for this model and year.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Mazda GLC Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1982 Mazda GLC with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 1985 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1981 has 0 and the 1983 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical GLC year, for its age
#8 most complained-about 1982 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1982 Mazda GLC problems
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1982 Mazda GLC recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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. This causes the pin to freeze and break. Consequence of defect: a broken idler arm pin could result in loss of steering control and may cause an accident.
- The fix
- Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.
- The problem
- Rear lamps do not meet the maximum intensity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The lamps produce too much light.
- The fix
- Light bulbs will be replaced with the correct type and the label that specifies the replacement part will be changed.
- The problem
- Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. The bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation.
- The fix
- Upon inspection, all improperly installed bolts will be removed and reinstalled correctly.
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3 complaints about the 1982 Mazda GLC
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
WHILE GETTING IN DRIVERS SEAT, SEAT BACK BROKE. TT
Crankshaft has broken, vehicle seized while driving. *Ak
Interior windshield bubbled due to improper installation. Tt
Mazda GLC: every year compared
All GLC years1982 Mazda GLC vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Mazda GLC | 3 | 4 | F | |
| 1982 Mazda RX7 | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1982 Mazda GLC
Does the 1982 Mazda GLC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1982 Mazda GLC: vehicle speed control (October 1985); steering (September 1985); tail lights (August 1984); anchorage (May 1983). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Mazda GLC?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1), engine & cooling (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1982 Mazda GLC had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 30, 1995 and the latest on October 10, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1982 Mazda GLC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Mazda GLC year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mazda GLC years have the most complaints?
1982 (3), 1984 (1), 1985 (1). See every Mazda GLC year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Mazda GLC has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data