1989 Peugeot 405
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Peugeot 405 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 209 on record.
1989 Peugeot 405 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1989 Peugeot 405 recalls 5
A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES.
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.
Fix: 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.
FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301 IN A REAR BARRIER CRASH.
Fix: INSTALL PROTECTIVE BUFFERS; RELOCATE FUEL PUMP AND FILER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.
THERE MAY BE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PASSIVE BELT MOTOR AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
Fix: REPAIR PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM TO ASSURE PROPER OPERATION.
INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINTS WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL.
Fix: SEND MISSING PAGE TO OWNERS TO BE PLACED IN THEIR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1989 Peugeot 405 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1989 Peugeot 405 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
PASSIVE BELTS Closed
SUMMARY: ODI ANALYSIS OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE MOTORIZED PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEM UTILIZED IN 1989 PEUGEOT 405 VEHICLES INDICATED THATTHE PETITION SHOULD BE GRANTED AND AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS BE OPENED.===
NHTSA #EA89027 · Seat Belts · opened Jul 1989 · closed Nov 1989SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION Closed
SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION
NHTSA #DP89008 · Seat Belts · opened Apr 1989 · closed Jul 1989An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 405. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1989 Peugeot 405. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Lights And Instruments
GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE POLYCARBONATE (PLASTIC) IN THE HEADLIGHT LENS CAN RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE LOSS OF LUMINOSITY OF THE HEADLIGHTS. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND HEADLIGHTS WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
Transport Canada #1997058 · Mar 1997Fuel System
NOTE: SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS. THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL LINE OVER TIME. THIS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CORRECTION: THE FUEL INLET HOSE, FUEL SUPPLY HOSE AND FUEL RETURN HOSE WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY ROUTED.
Transport Canada #1994075 · Apr 1994Fuel System
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDS REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD IN A REAR BARRIER CRASH.
Transport Canada #1989143 · Oct 1989Brakes
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 105 - HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. (WIRING DOES NOT PERMIT THE CHECK OF THE BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN A POSITION BETWEEN "ON" AND "START"). CORRECTION: A DIODE WILL BE ADDED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH WILL PERMIT THE LAMP CHECK.
Transport Canada #1989111 · Aug 1989Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Peugeot 405
The Peugeot 405 is a large family car manufactured by the French automaker Peugeot from 1987 to 1997. Its production continued under license from outside Europe in Iran by Iran Khodro Company until 2020. It was voted European Car of the Year for 1988 by the largest number of votes in the history of the contest. About 2.5 million vehicles have been sold worldwide, both in left and right drive versions, as a saloon and estate. In early 2020, the 33-year production run of the Peugeot 405 was counted as the "twentieth most long-lived single generation car in history."
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
1989 Peugeot 405 vehicles on record
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