Volkswagen Quantum 1984
Model Quantum made in 1984 by Volkswagen got 9 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. 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 | Automatic, 3 gears | 32/43/36 | $ 562 | 4 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 32/43/36 | $ 562 | 4 | 84 522 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 42/50/45 | $ 428 | 4 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 41/50/45 | $ 439 | 4 | 84 522 | ||||
| 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/29/23 | $ 938 | 4 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 20/30/24 | $ 938 | 4 | 84 618 | ||||
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 32/43/36 | $ 562 | 7 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 32/43/36 | $ 562 | 7 | 84 522 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 42/50/45 | $ 428 | 7 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 41/50/45 | $ 439 | 7 | 84 522 | ||||
| 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/29/23 | $ 938 | 7 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 20/29/23 | $ 938 | 7 | 84 618 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 38/49/42 | $ 473 | 4 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 37/49/41 | $ 486 | 4 | 84 522 | ||||
| 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/28/23 | $ 938 | 4 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 21/30/24 | $ 892 | 4 | 84 618 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 38/49/42 | $ 473 | 7 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 37/49/41 | $ 486 | 7 | 84 522 | ||||
| 5 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/28/23 | $ 938 | 7 | 83 9 2 | ||||
| 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 20/29/24 | $ 938 | 7 | 84 618 |
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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V096000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 06/01/1984 to 07/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 40 | 08/13/1984 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/22/1984 | 09/11/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear brake drums may crack in service, due to an error in the manufacturing process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upon inspection, dealer will replace brake drums, if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brake drum.consequences of defect: impairment of the braking function could result inpossible loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V021000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1983 to 07/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 9100 | 02/12/1988 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/22/1988 | 03/02/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Idle control unit may malfunction and cause idle stablizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Idle rpm may become erratic and in some instances,increase. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace idle control unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: idle control unit.vehicle description: pasenger cars 5 cylinder equipped with automatictransmission. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP87002 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/30/1986 | 06/05/1987 | 1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| 1979-86 audi 4000 sudden acceleration | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | 09/24/1997 | ||
| Battery failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 1 | 09/24/1997 | ||
| Car overheats due to not being able to hold water. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 09/24/1997 | ||
| Exhaust system not working properly. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 1 | 09/24/1997 | ||
| Safety/warning lights failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 1 | 09/24/1997 | ||
| Head lights failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 1 | 09/24/1997 | ||
| Speedometer/odometer failed. | |||
| 12/02/1986 | 2 | ||
| Odometer cable broke and went inside transmission, causing immediate halt of vehicle. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| Auto-transmission failed resulting in vehicle coming to an abrupt halt. please describe details. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 06/21/1989 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed to shift into 3rd gear, causing vehicle to come to a halt on the highway/accident. *sd | |||