Volkswagen Quantum 1985
Model Quantum made in 1985 by Volkswagen got 1 consumer complain there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . The car had some investigations: vehicle speed control, visibility. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has one engine.
Model 1985
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 33/38/35 | 37/49/41 | D | $ 515 | 4 | 84 831 | |
5 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/22/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 4 | 84 831 | |
5 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 4 | 84 831 | |
5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 7 | 85 416 | |
4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 33/38/35 | 37/49/41 | D | $ 515 | 7 | 84 831 | |
4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/25/23 | 24/32/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 7 | 84 831 | |
4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/31/27 | 28/40/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 7 | 84 831 | |
4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 33/38/35 | 37/49/41 | D | $ 515 | 4 | 84 831 | |
5 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/22/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 4 | 84 831 | |
5 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 4 | 84 831 | |
5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 7 | 85 416 | |
4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 33/38/35 | 37/49/41 | D | $ 515 | 7 | 84 831 | |
4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/25/23 | 24/32/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 7 | 84 831 | |
4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/31/27 | 28/40/32 | Regular | $ 694 | 7 | 84 831 |
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 | |||||
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
87V069000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1984 to 02/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 25000 | 07/24/1987 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/18/1987 | 05/26/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Excessive wear of idle stabilizer could cause idle fluctuations. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Idle fluctuations could result in unsatisfactorydriveability. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace idle stabilizer. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: idle stabilizer.vehicle description: passenger cars (5-cylinder) equipped with automatictransmission. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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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 | ||||||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
EA91054 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/09/1991 | 06/12/1992 | HEATER CORE FAILURE | 92V050000 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
01/23/1995 | |||
Three of four bonded pads failed/broke off from metal backing plates; caused loss of brake control; pedal traveled to floor; extended braking. tt |