The corrosion protection of the fuel tank mounting deteriorates allowing water and foreign material to corrode the tank mounting flange directly.
1982-1992 · 9 model years
Peugeot 505 Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Peugeot 505 across 9 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 1989 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 1982 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
505 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 505 problems
Peugeot 505 recalls 4
Possible overloading of rear axle if the vehicle is loaded with 8 people plus cargo.
Covers1989 Peugeot 505
Retaining bolts used throughout the car which ground certain electrical systems and components were improperly heat treated, making the bolts brittle and subject to breakage...
Covers1986 Peugeot 505
The fuel caps on the involved vehicles do not seal properly and are not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity." Contact with fuel causes the fuel cap gasket to swell, preventing adequate sealing between cap...
Latest 505 complaints
I bought 5 kelly ultra tech 175r14 tires from coker tires. 1317 Chestnut street, chattanooga, tn. 37402. 5/28/2002 Original order number 901887. I have had nothing but problems with these tires developing bulges on the treads. They replaced 2 tires at no charge. When they developed bulges on the treads. Then I had another one develop a bulge. Which I had not contacted them about. And replaced with a spare. In the last week I have had both front tires begin to bulge and contacted coker tire. They refused to...
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replace them or credit them back. Saying they no longer stocked the tire. So I went to sears and had them replaced with another brand for safety reasons. The 2 tires I have remaining one on the rear and one not even mounted. I have no idea if they are defective. I have posted pictures of the tires I now have and the obvious defects they are showing in the treads. At this site: http://www.Geocities.Com/daddy202dearest/defective_tires__from_coker_tire.Htm *la
While parked, wiring under the hood ignited, resultin gin an electrical fire. *Ak
Fuel tank has metal bracket that supports tank. At front rubber piece connects the two broke resulting in gas tank hitting ground while in motion. Tt
Gas tank bolt rusted out, resulting in gas tank disconneted and fell down. Tt
Fan axle hub sheared off with fan falling off into other engine components, causing vehicle to lock up. Tt
Intermittent stalling due to faulty wire to electronic control unit. *Tw
Questions about the Peugeot 505
Which Peugeot 505 years have the most problems?
Which Peugeot 505 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1982 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 505 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Peugeot 505 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), fuel system (2), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Peugeot 505 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Peugeot 505 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