1984 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 5MT
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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 1984 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 5MT is a 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,990 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,990 ($28,121 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
Similar cars
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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
| Structure | 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 1984 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.