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1984 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L TDI 4MT

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1984 Volkswagen Jetta – front Unverified
Photo: 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 1.3 C front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Mk1 (1980–1984); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 1.3 C front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: VW Jetta I front 20080315 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1981 Volkswagen Jetta GL by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Techno Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9671) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1983 Volkswagen Jetta 1.3 C rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1984 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L TDI 4MT is a 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 37 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 35 mpg city and 41 mpg highway (37 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainDiesel
Engine
Engine Type1.6L I4 diesel
Displacement1.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City35 MPG
Highway41 MPG
Combined37 MPG
Recommended FuelDiesel

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 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

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1984 Volkswagen JETTA

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Volkswagen JETTA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 9, 1998 · Structure
“THE PLASTIC TRIM AROUND WHEEL WELL CAME APART AND DAMAGED WHEEL AT HIGHWAY SPEED.”

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 1984 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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