- The problem
- Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
- The risk
- A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
- The fix
- Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Mazda GLC Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1985 Mazda GLC with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2007 for the fuel pump. For comparison, the 1984 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical GLC year, for its age
#125 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 Mazda GLC problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1985 Mazda GLC recalls 1
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
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1 complaints about the 1985 Mazda GLC
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Mazda GLC: every year compared
All GLC years1985 Mazda GLC vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Mazda GLC | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 1985 Mazda 626 | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 Mazda RX7 | 4 | 0 | 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 1985 Mazda GLC
Does the 1985 Mazda GLC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Mazda GLC: fuel pump (August 2007). 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 1985 Mazda GLC?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 Mazda GLC had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 3, 2001 and the latest on May 3, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 Mazda GLC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1985 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