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1989 Peugeot 405
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 4 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seat Belts. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports2 fire reports0 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
597V038000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
Mar 11, 1997
A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THE LENS CAN CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES.
94V064000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Apr 7, 1994
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THREE FUEL LINES, CLAMPS AND MOUNTING CLIPS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND REROUTE THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE IGNITION LEAD.
89V161000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Sep 28, 1989
FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301 IN A REAR BARRIER CRASH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
Remedy: INSTALL PROTECTIVE BUFFERS; RELOCATE FUEL PUMP AND FILER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.
89V158000 · Seat Belts
Sep 21, 1989
THERE MAY BE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PASSIVE BELT MOTOR AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY AT ALLTIMES WHICH COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE WEARER OF THE BELT.
Remedy: REPAIR PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM TO ASSURE PROPER OPERATION.
89V092000 · Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
Jun 8, 1989
INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINTS WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS OMISSION RESULTS IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy: SEND MISSING PAGE TO OWNERS TO BE PLACED IN THEIR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EA89027 · Passive Belts
Opened Jul 19, 1989 · Closed Nov 13, 1989
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
SUMMARY:ODI ANALYSIS OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE MOTORIZED PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEM UTILIZED IN 1989 PEUGEOT 405 VEHICLES INDICATED THATTHE PETITION SHOULD BE GRANTED AND AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS BE OPENED.===
DP89008 · Seat Belt Malfunction
Opened Apr 6, 1989 · Closed Jul 19, 1989
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION