Volkswagen Quantum — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Volkswagen Quantum model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
Model Years
9
Years to Avoid
1984
Year
Risk Level
Complaints
Recalls
Invest.
TSBs
1990
0
0
1
1
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1990
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1989
0
0
1
0
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1989
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.
1988
0
0
1
0
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1988
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.
1987
0
0
1
0
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1987
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.
1986
0
1
2
0
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1986
0 complaints1 recalls2 invest.
1985
1
1
2
0
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1985
1 complaints1 recalls2 invest.
1984
9
3
1
0
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1984Avoid
9 complaints3 recalls1 invest.
1983
0
1
1
0
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1983
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.
1982
0
0
1
0
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1982
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Volkswagen Quantum Years Should You Avoid?
Based on federal safety data, the 1984 Volkswagen Quantum is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.
9 model years analyzed