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#BS-1982-VOLRAB-4D4F1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
Based on reports from 5 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 5 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 127K miles.
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Top cost driver: Fuel System (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1982 Volkswagen Rabbit: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 40% of all reports filed for the 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 127,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 127K-mile mark.
Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System Issues
Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
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."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
THE THROTTLE SHAFT OF THE CARBURETOR MAY CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK AT THE THREADED HOLE FOR THE THROTTLE PLATE CONNECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF THE THROTTLE SHAFT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE THROTTLE SHAFT BREAKS, THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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The worst model year for the Volkswagen Rabbit is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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