1989 PEUGEOT 405 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 PEUGEOT 405
The 1989 PEUGEOT 405 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY, SEAT BELTS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Seat Beltsfrontretractor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 PEUGEOT 405
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1989 PEUGEOT 405, potentially affecting up to 32,417 vehicles.
Recall 97V038000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 10,816 vehicles affected
Defect: A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
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.
View full details →Recall 94V064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 8,341 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 89V158000 — SEAT BELTS
| 2,888 vehicles affected
Defect: THERE MAY BE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PASSIVE BELT MOTOR AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
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.
View full details →Recall 89V161000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 5,708 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301 IN A REAR BARRIER CRASH.
Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
Remedy: INSTALL PROTECTIVE BUFFERS; RELOCATE FUEL PUMP AND FILER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.
View full details →Recall 89V092000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 4,664 vehicles affected
Defect: INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINTS WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL.
Consequence: THIS OMISSION RESULTS IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy: SEND MISSING PAGE TO OWNERS TO BE PLACED IN THEIR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 PEUGEOT 405
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 PEUGEOT 405. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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]
ENGINE FIRE. *DSH
Safety Rating for the 1989 PEUGEOT 405
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 PEUGEOT 405 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 PEUGEOT 405
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 PEUGEOT 405
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1989 PEUGEOT 405.
Other Model Years of the PEUGEOT 405
- 1989 PEUGEOT 405 (current)
- 1990 PEUGEOT 405 — 2 complaints
- 1991 PEUGEOT 405 — 2 complaints
- 1992 PEUGEOT 405 — 0 complaints
Other PEUGEOT Models
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- PEUGEOT 103-U3 — 0 total complaints
- PEUGEOT 304 — 0 total complaints
- PEUGEOT 404 — 0 total complaints
- PEUGEOT 504 — 0 total complaints
- PEUGEOT 604 — 0 total complaints
- PEUGEOT MI 16 — 0 total complaints