Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1974 Dasher.
The 1974 Volkswagen Dasher is the central subject of this reference overview, which provides a technical framing of the vehicle's body, platform, and engine. This specific model year serves as the basis for evaluating the car's specifications and technical data. The analysis further situates the 1974 model within the Dasher's reliability history to determine its overall standing.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Dasher of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Fastback Sedan 2-door 1.5L I-4 | 10.60 sec | 17.80 sec | 75 hp | FWD |
| 1974 | Fastback Sedan 1.5L I-4 | 14.90 sec | 20.09 sec | 75 hp | FWD |
| 1975 | Fastback Sedan 1.5L I-4 | 12.70 sec | 19.00 sec | 78 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES COULD FAIL PREMATURELY UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS WOULD EITHER PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION OR CAUSE A LOSS OF… Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.