Volkswagen · 1984

1984 Volkswagen Rabbit

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 38 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Diesel	27	31	29	351
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Diesel	35	43	38	268
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	33	40	36	283
1.7L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	24	32	27	329
1.7L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	23	32	27	329
1.7L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	24	22	404
1.7L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	24	22	404
1.7L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	24	31	27	329
1.7L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	31	26	342
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	26	23	386
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Diesel	35	43	38	268
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 85V015000

THE THROTTLE SHAFT OF THE CARBURETOR MAY CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK AT THE THREADED HOLE FOR THE THROTTLE PLATE CONNECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF THE THROTTLE SHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE THROTTLE SHAFT BREAKS, THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS IDLE

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)

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

Vehicle Speed Control 1 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit?

EPA figures for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit reach 38 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. 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 Rabbit?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit, most often about: Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 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.