1983 Volkswagen Jetta 2-Door
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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 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 2-Door is a 65-hp 1.7-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,990 MSRP.
It makes 65 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 88 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.
The Jetta measures 168.1 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,990 ($26,072 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.7L Inline-4 (EA827, North America-only) |
| Displacement | 1.7 L |
| Horsepower | 65 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 88 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Injection Type | Bosch CIS (K-Jetronic) continuous fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-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 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 2-Door 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 1983 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
Jul 30, 1985 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 85V099000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.