1985 VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM

1 recalls, 1 complaints

87V069000 May 18, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF IDLE STABILIZER COULD CAUSE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS.
Consequence
IDLE FLUCTUATIONS COULD RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORYDRIVEABILITY.
Remedy
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZER.
25,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Jan 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 23, 1995
THREE OF FOUR BONDED PADS FAILED/BROKE OFF FROM METAL BACKING PLATES; CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL; PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOOR; EXTENDED BRAKING. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 28.0 35.0 31.0 Diesel $2,500
2.2L 5-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 20.0 18.0 Regular $3,450
2.2L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 22.0 19.0 Regular $3,300

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

VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1986 1 0 View
1985 (current) 1 1
1984 3 9 View
1983 1 0 View

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