Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 GLC.
The 1982 Mazda GLC presents researchers with a compelling reliability profile, distinguished by a remarkably low total of just three owner complaints, with seats ranking as the top complaint area. Although the vehicle was subject to four recalls, the scarcity of broader owner-reported grievances indicates a high degree of overall dependability. This positions the 1982 model year favorably within the GLC's reliability history, meaning that while certain factory defects required correction, the car largely avoided the systemic issues that characterize problematic production runs.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 166.9 in |
| Overall width | 64.2 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.9 in |
| Curb weight | 1892 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the GLC of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Sport 3-door Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 13.90 sec | 19.30 sec | 65 hp | FWD |
| 1985 | LX Sedan 1.5L I-4 | 14.40 sec | — | 68 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1982 Mazda GLC dominate in one area — the seats, 1 of 3 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 4 recall campaigns target the seats, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the seats pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
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. Remedy: LIGHT BULBS WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT TYPE AND THE LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THE REPLACEMENT PART WILL BE CHANGED.
Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 008/97 | 1997-05-19 | Equipment | USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW |
| 001/97G | 1997-04-08 | Electrical System | MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW |
| 003/97G | 1997-01-19 | Electrical System | WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.