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1982 Volkswagen RabbitProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit has problems

5 complaints 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
Fuel system, gasoline31
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

1982 Volkswagen Rabbit 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

1982 vs. every other Rabbit 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 Rabbit median. How we score

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR VIEW MIRRORDP82002 · closed Feb 2, 1982
    No recall
In owners' words

What Rabbit owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER COMPLAINT ABOUT 1982 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT BAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. *BF THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SUDDENLY WHILE IN MOTION ALONG WITH A STRONG FUEL SMELL. RECALL CAMPAIGN# 85V015000. *SC
Complaint 10113530 · Feb 17, 2005

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