1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer complaint about 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit bad electrical connection. The vehicle would stall suddenly while in motion along with a strong fuel smell. Recall campaign# 85v015000.”
NHTSA complaint #10113530, filed 2005-02Related recalls
- 85V015000Feb 12, 1985The 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…Covers: Volkswagen Rabbit 1982–1984
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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