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1990 Peugeot 405

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Sep 23, 1996
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
4
Latest Mar 11, 1997
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1990 Peugeot 405, most frequently naming the electrical and transmission categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Transmission150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
97V038000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Mar 11, 1997
10,816 units potentially affected
The defect: A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
The risk: REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THE LENS CAN CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES.
PEUGEOT, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
94V064000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Apr 7, 1994
8,341 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: FUEL LEAKED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The 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.
PEUGEOT, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
89V161000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Sep 28, 1989
5,708 units potentially affected
The defect: FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301 IN A REAR BARRIER CRASH.
The risk: VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
The remedy: INSTALL PROTECTIVE BUFFERS; RELOCATE FUEL PUMP AND FILER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.
PEUGEOT, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Transmission
Filed Sep 23, 1996

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

NHTSA ID
802763
Incident
Sep 20, 1996
Electrical
Filed Jan 10, 1995

THE BRAIN BOX GETS WET AND CAUSES A SHORTAGE IN THE WIRES AND CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL. TT

NHTSA ID
958491
Incident
Dec 1, 1994

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Peugeot 405 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1997200—
1995000—
1992010—
1991220—
1990Viewing240—
1989452—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.