Volkswagen Jetta 1984
Model Jetta made in 1984 by Volkswagen got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic . The car has one engine.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 43/53/47 | $ 419 | 3 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 41/54/46 | $ 439 | 3 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/33/28 | $ 750 | 3 | 83 9 1 | ||||
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/33/28 | $ 750 | 3 | 84 522 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 30/42/35 | $ 624 | 3 | 83 9 1 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 29/42/34 | $ 647 | 3 | 84 522 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/36/30 | $ 694 | 3 | 83 825 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 4 gears | 46/58/51 | $ 391 | 3 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 41/54/46 | $ 439 | 3 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 40/54/46 | $ 450 | 3 | 84 522 | ||||
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/33/28 | $ 750 | 3 | 83 9 1 | ||||
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/33/28 | $ 750 | 3 | 84 522 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 28/41/33 | $ 669 | 3 | 83 9 1 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 28/41/32 | $ 669 | 3 | 84 522 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 27/36/30 | $ 694 | 3 | 83 825 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E018000 | FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 266 | 03/30/2006 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/01/2006 | 03/01/2006 | 571 | 106 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. the recall began on march 30, 2006. owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V099000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 03/01/1983 to 05/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 105000 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/30/1985 | 08/09/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace brake hoses as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: disc brake hose. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/22/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1987 | |
| The plastic trim around wheel well came apart and damaged wheel at highway speed. | |||