Model year guide

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

1982 Volkswagen Jetta — representative photo
Representative photo

1982 Volkswagen Jetta at a glance

Safety recalls2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1982 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #06E018000 · manufacturer #171.611.701B · 01/03/2006

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."

Fix: FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System NHTSA Campaign #83V117000 · 09/11/1983

THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.

Fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
167.7 in
Width
63.4 in
Height
55.5 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Emissions

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. - INOPERATIVE EGR VALVE -

Transport Canada #1987020 · Feb 1987

Fuel System

On certain vehicles, an increased resistance of the fuel pump's electrical connection in the fuse and relay board could cause insufficient fuel pump pressure. This in turn could lead to starting difficulties and to some degree stalling. Vehicle stalling in traffic could present a dangerous situation.

Transport Canada #1984004 · Jan 1984

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Volkswagen Jetta

The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen since 1979. Positioned to fill a sedan niche slightly above the Golf hatchback, it has been marketed over seven generations, variously as the Atlantic, Vento, Bora, City Jetta, Jetta City, GLI, Jetta, Clasico, and Sagitar.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1982 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles on record

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1982 Volkswagen Jetta — frequently asked questions

Does the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1982 Volkswagen Jetta. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.