1978 Volkswagen Dasher 4-Door 4MT
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- Photo: Volkswagen Passat B1 (front), Denpasar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Passat L by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Passat B2 L (side) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Passat B1 (rear), Denpasar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: PassatB1Armaturenbrett by Monthyprada, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher 4-Door 4MT is a 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 28 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, timing belt |
| Bore and Stroke | 79.5 x 80 |
| Injection Type | Bosch CIS fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Leaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion crank axle, coil springs, Panhard rod |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher 4-Door 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Volkswagen DASHER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 9, 1983 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
NHTSA campaign 83V117000
Oct 19, 1977 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE TWO GUIDE BOLTS FOR EACH OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FREE-FLOATING FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS DURING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE, WHERE FOUND NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 77V184000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1978 Volkswagen DASHER
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1978 Volkswagen DASHER. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 VOLKSWAGEN DASHER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.