Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 GLC.
The 1984 Mazda GLC arrived with a three-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 24/28/26 mpg. Reliability data registers minimal issues for this model year, documenting only one owner complaint—specifically regarding seats—alongside a single recall campaign. This sparse failure record places the 1984 variant among the most trouble-free model years in the GLC’s history, providing researchers with a benchmark example of the line’s durability.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd |
| Overall length | 159.1 in |
| Overall width | 64.2 in |
| Overall height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.3 in |
| Curb weight | 1940 lb |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 24 / 28 / 26 mpg |
| Passenger volume | 85 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | LX Sedan 1.5L I-4 | 14.40 sec | — | 68 hp | FWD |
| 1981 | Sport 3-door Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 13.90 sec | 19.30 sec | 65 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1984 Mazda GLC dominate in one area — the seats, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 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 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: 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.
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 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 24 city / 28 highway / 26 combined mpg.