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1985 Volkswagen Quantum

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 28 35 31 328
2.2L 5-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 494
2.2L 5-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 22 19 468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 87V069000

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF IDLE STABILIZER COULD CAUSE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS.

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Volkswagen Quantum?

EPA figures for the 1985 Volkswagen Quantum reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Volkswagen Quantum?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 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 1985 Volkswagen Quantum?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Volkswagen Quantum, most often about: 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.