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1985 Volkswagen QuantumProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1985 Volkswagen Quantum, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 1995. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Volkswagen Quantum has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1985 Volkswagen Quantum recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.

Best & worst years

1985 vs. every other Quantum year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Quantum median. How we score

'83'84'85'86
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Volkswagen Quantum, and the recalls they led to.

  1. 1979-86 AUDI 4000 SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP87002 · closed Jun 5, 1987
    No recall
  2. HEATER CORE FAILUREEA91054 · closed Jun 12, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-050
In owners' words

What Quantum owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THREE OF FOUR BONDED PADS FAILED/BROKE OFF FROM METAL BACKING PLATES; CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL; PEDAL TRAVELED TO FLOOR; EXTENDED BRAKING. TT
Complaint 959232 · Jan 27, 1995

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