1984 Volkswagen Quantum
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum. Newest first.
Idle control unit may malfunction and cause idle stablizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Idle rpm may become erratic and in some instances,increase.
Remedy
Replace idle control unit.
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.
Rear brake drums may crack in service, due to an error in the manufacturing process.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Upon inspection, dealer will replace brake drums, if necessary.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights · Exterior lighting › Headlights · Power train
Speedometer/odometer failed.
- Power train · Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Transmission failed to shift into 3RD gear, causing vehicle to come to a halt on the highway/accident. *Sd
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Auto-transmission failed resulting in vehicle coming to an abrupt halt. Please describe details. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
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