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1984 Volkswagen Quantum

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 33 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel 25 31 27 377
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel 25 31 27 377
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 32 35 33 308
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 31 35 33 308
2.1L 5-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 21 18 494
2.1L 5-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 22 18 494
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 29 35 31 328
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 28 35 31 328
2.1L 5-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 494
2.1L 5-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 22 19 468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 84V096000

REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY CRACK IN SERVICE, DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

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 88V021000

IDLE CONTROL UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE IDLE STABLIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

9 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 4 Exterior Lighting 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1984 Volkswagen Quantum?

EPA figures for the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum reach 33 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum. 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 Quantum?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA for the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum, most often about: Power Train, Exterior Lighting, Engine And Engine Cooling. 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.