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#BS-1989-PEU405-7A841989 Peugeot 405
Based on reports from 4 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1989 Peugeot 405: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1989 Peugeot 405, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1989 Peugeot 405, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:front underhood-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues
Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1989 Peugeot 405, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINTS WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL.
SEAT BELTS
THERE MAY BE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PASSIVE BELT MOTOR AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301 IN A REAR BARRIER CRASH.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
1989 Peugeot 405 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
4
Class avg
38
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.
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About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 4 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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