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1989 Peugeot 505Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1989 Peugeot 505, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 5, 1996. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Peugeot 505 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1989 Peugeot 505 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 96V-028 · Jan 5, 1996 · 3,561 vehicles

Risk. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THIS CORRISON CAN WEAKEN THE FLANGE CAUSING IT TO BREAK ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO DROP AND CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 89V-231 · Dec 14, 1989 · 999 vehicles

Risk. OVERLOADING OF THE REAR AXLE WILL RESULT IN DIFFICULTVEHICLE HANDLING, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ANACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Peugeot.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other 505 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 505 median. How we score

'82'84'85'86'88'89'90'91'92
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 505 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 970921 · Aug 23, 1995

Own a 1989 505?

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