A gradual deterioration of the headlight plastic lens occurs.
1989-1997 · 5 model years
Peugeot 405 Problems by year
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the Peugeot 405 across 5 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 1989 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
405 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 405 problems
Peugeot 405 recalls 5
The fuel supply line can come in contact with a high voltage ignition lead in the engine compartment, causing deterioration of the fuel line over time. The deterioration of the fuel line could result in a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Fuel leakage exceeds the requirements of fmvss 301 in a rear barrier crash.
There may be electrical interference between passive belt motor and electronic control unit.
Information regarding child restraints was omitted from the owners manual.
Covers1989 Peugeot 405
Latest 405 complaints
(1) Intense temperature rise of the car motor continuously, the car stopped working frequently, and it spreads a dense gas odor (2) there were two failures as said the car expert literally: "falla jams corregida de ""sistema de navegacin"", aunada a una falla de sistema de inyectores..." The inyectors are referred to which are used for the gas. The consequences of those failures were that the car was totally burnt inside my home`s garage, the car next to was burnt of one side and the motor, and a room of the...
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house was totally burnt (including all the things and furniture were inside). Also, the house was completely smoked and dirt, ruining many objects and decoration stuff (like wallpapers). (3) I reported to manufacturers the failures many many times, but nothing was done by them, they didn't listen to me. *Jb
Consumer complaint concerning vehicle not being repaired correctly and replace parts that were not properly replaced. *Bf the clutch was replaced and have been taken back to the shop to adjust, tighten and replaced parts that weren't replaced properly. The clutch bearings begun to squeal and grind. (Vehicle model/405mi16) *sc
Both driver and passenger safety belts do not retract when pulled from housing. *Ak the consumer states that the seat belt's haven't been working since the purchase of the vehicle. The consumer has tried several times to have them repaired. There was a recall in 1996 in which she thought they would remedy the problem. The consumer would like the effectiveness of this recall, and said that the only reason she noticed the problem when placing an infant car seat in the passenger seat. *Scc
I was driving down route 60, province of catamarca (northwest of argentina) when suddenly my car lost control. It made a curve to the left, crossed trough the other side of the road and overturned over the shrubs beside the road. I was driving on a straight and in good conditions road. It was a sunny day of an unpeopled area. A bus stopped and carried us to the next hospital two hours far from the accidents place. The car was totaly destroyed. The drivers side rear tire remained inflated but without its entire...
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tread. The tread was found on the road at about 100 meters from the car. I have a police report, a newspaper report of the accident, photographs and an expert inform written by a governmental organism (c.I.T.I.C. Which means +rubber industrys technologycal development and research center; from the i.N.T.I. +National institute of industrial technology;). The informs conclusion says that the tread separated from the rest of the tire because an adhesive manufactured failure. Note: refered to argentinas deficient legal sistem, to goodyears and peugeots dishonesty and knowing, in fact, the danger this means I invite you (nhtsa) to investigate offering you every evidence I have. Please contact me by email. (Dot number: 12 digits tiresize: 175/65 r14)
Underhood fire broke out, totalling the vehicle. Please provide further details. *Ak
I purchased this used vehicle from a private party in new jersey. When I filed the forms to get a new hampshire title, it was discovered that the vehicle had been salvaged (which explains why I had so many subsequent problems). Do I have any legal recourse since the owner never disclosed this information? Please refer me to the appropriate organization. I am currently stationed out of the country so email contacts are best. Thank you! [email protected]
Questions about the Peugeot 405
Which Peugeot 405 years have the most problems?
Which Peugeot 405 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Peugeot 405 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (3), electrical system (2), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Peugeot 405 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Peugeot 405 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data