Peugeot 405 1989
Model 405 made in 1989 by Peugeot got 4 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 1.9l engine.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/24/22 | 22/31/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 4 | 880830 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/24/21 | 22/31/25 | Regular | $ 678 | 4 | 880830 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 23/35/27 | Premium | $ 718 | 4 | 880721 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 22/34/27 | Premium | $ 718 | 4 | 880720 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 4 | 880830 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/26/23 | 23/34/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 4 | 880830 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V092000 | PEUGEOT, INC. | from 07/01/1988 to 12/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 4664 | 03/13/1989 | MFR | PEUGEOT, INC. | 06/08/1989 | 07/25/1989 | 573 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Information regarding child restraints was omitted from the owners manual. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This omission results in noncompliance with fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Send missing page to owners to be placed in their vehicle owners manual. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:owners manual information/fmvss 210.vehicle description:passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V038000 | PEUGEOT, INC. | from 02/01/1988 to 07/31/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 10816 | 06/30/1997 | MFR | PEUGEOT, INC. | 03/11/1997 | 03/25/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A gradual deterioration of the headlight plastic lens occurs. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Reduced lighting from the lens can cause visibility problems increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace both front headlight assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being late march 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peugeot at 1-800-345-5549.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V064000 | PEUGEOT, INC. | from 11/01/1987 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 8341 | 04/30/1994 | MFR | PEUGEOT, INC. | 04/07/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel leaked in the engine compartment could result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel line fittings.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; sedans and station wagons.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact peugeot at1-201-935-8400. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V161000 | PEUGEOT, INC. | from 02/01/1988 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 5708 | 11/06/1989 | OVSC | PEUGEOT, INC. | 09/28/1989 | 10/04/1989 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel leakage exceeds the requirements of fmvss 301 in a rear barrier crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install protective buffers; relocate fuel pump and filer to assure compliance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:fuel/fmvss 301.vehicle description:sedans and sports wagons. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V158000 | PEUGEOT, INC. | from 02/01/1988 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 2888 | 12/12/1989 | ODI | PEUGEOT, INC. | 09/21/1989 | 10/02/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There may be electrical interference between passive belt motor and electronic control unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Passive belt system may not operate correctly at alltimes which could cause more serious injuries to the wearer of the belt. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair passive belt system to assure proper operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:passive belt motor.vehicle description:passenger car and sports wagon. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA89027 | PEUGEOT, INC. | 07/19/1989 | 11/13/1989 | PASSIVE BELTS | 89V158000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| DP89008 | PEUGEOT, INC. | 04/06/1989 | 07/19/1989 | SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION | ||
| Seat belt malfunction | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 10/05/1999 | |||
| Underhood fire broke out, totalling the vehicle. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| 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! l_piccolo@hotmail.com | |||
| 09/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Engine fire. *dsh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||