1990 PEUGEOT 405 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 PEUGEOT 405
The 1990 PEUGEOT 405 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY, SEAT BELTS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 PEUGEOT 405
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1990 PEUGEOT 405, potentially affecting up to 27,753 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1990 PEUGEOT 405
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 PEUGEOT 405. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE THE CLUTCH PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND STAYED THERE AND COULD NOT BE DISENGAGED, WENT (50) FEET IN REVERSE BEFORE TURNING VEHICLE OFF WITH KEY.*AK
THE BRAIN BOX GETS WET AND CAUSES A SHORTAGE IN THE WIRES AND CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL. TT
Safety Rating for the 1990 PEUGEOT 405
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 PEUGEOT 405 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 PEUGEOT 405
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 PEUGEOT 405
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PEUGEOT 405
- 1989 PEUGEOT 405 — 4 complaints
- 1990 PEUGEOT 405 (current)
- 1991 PEUGEOT 405 — 2 complaints
- 1992 PEUGEOT 405 — 0 complaints
- 1995 PEUGEOT 405 — 0 complaints
Other PEUGEOT Models
- PEUGEOT 505 — 6 total complaints
- PEUGEOT PEUGEOT — 1 total complaint
- 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