1984 VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM
3 recalls, 9 complaints
88V021000 Feb 22, 1988
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
IDLE CONTROL UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE IDLE STABLIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
Consequence
IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND IN SOME INSTANCES,INCREASE.
Remedy
REPLACE IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
85V099000 Jul 30, 1985
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
84V096000 Aug 22, 1984
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Defect Description
REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY CRACK IN SERVICE, DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE BRAKE DRUMS, IF NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 5, 1998
HEAD LIGHTS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 5, 1998
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Feb 5, 1998
BATTERY FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 5, 1998
EXHAUST SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 5, 1998
CAR OVERHEATS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO HOLD WATER.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Feb 5, 1998
SAFETY/WARNING LIGHTS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Jun 21, 1989
TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A HALT ON THE HIGHWAY/ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Dec 2, 1986
ODOMETER CABLE BROKE AND WENT INSIDE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING IMMEDIATE HALT OF VEHICLE. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 28, 1995
AUTO-TRANSMISSION FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE COMING TO AN ABRUPT HALT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 25.0 | 31.0 | 27.0 | Diesel | $2,950 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 25.0 | 31.0 | 27.0 | Diesel | $2,950 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 32.0 | 35.0 | 33.0 | Diesel | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 31.0 | 35.0 | 33.0 | Diesel | $2,400 |
| 2.1L 5-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 16.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.1L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 29.0 | 35.0 | 31.0 | Diesel | $2,550 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 28.0 | 35.0 | 31.0 | Diesel | $2,550 |
| 2.1L 5-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 16.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.1L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM across all model years (1983, 1986).
6
Total Recalls
10
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths