Volkswagen · 1984

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 37 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	33	37	35	291
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	31	38	34	299
1.7L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	20	24	21	423
1.7L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	20	24	21	423
1.7L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	30	26	342
1.7L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	30	25	355
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	26	23	386
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Diesel	35	41	37	275
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	31	38	34	299
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	31	38	33	308
1.7L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	20	24	21	423
1.7L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	20	24	21	423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 85V099000

UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP CRACKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CRACKS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Campaign 06E018000

CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta?

EPA figures for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta reach 37 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about: Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.