1982 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel
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- Photo: 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 1.3 C front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Jetta I front 20080315 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Volkswagen Jetta GL by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Techno Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9671) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 1.3 C rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel is a 52-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,240 MSRP.
It makes 52 horsepower at 4,800 rpm.
The Jetta measures 168.1 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,240 ($31,119 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Diesel Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 52 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 10.6 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 175/70 R13 |
| Tires Rear | 175/70 R13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.1 in |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.3 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 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 1982 Volkswagen JETTA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 1, 2006 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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: BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 06E018000
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
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.