Model year guide

1982 Peugeot 505

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1982 Peugeot 505 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1982 Peugeot 505 — representative photo
Representative photo

1982 Peugeot 505 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1982 Peugeot 505 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1982 Peugeot 505.

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.

1982 Peugeot 505 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Dimensions & weight

Length
186.6 in
Width
68.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Curb weight
3,023 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1982 Peugeot 505. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

PASSENGER ENTRAPMENT Closed

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER: THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED 27DEALER ORIGINATED FIELD REPORTS CONCERNING NECESSARY REPAIRS TO CORRECTCUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF ERRATIC DOORLOCK OPERATION.A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED IN MAY 1982 DESCRIBING A NEW DOORLOCK CONTROL BOX AND A NEW DRIVER'S DOOR ACTUATOR WHICH WERE INCORPORATEDIN PRODUCTION BEGINNING MID-OCTOBER 1981. A SECOND BULLETIN WAS ISSUEDIN NOVEMBER 1…

NHTSA #PE87002 · opened Oct 1986 · closed Mar 1987

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

UNKNOWN

Bulletin 084 · Electrical System · Aug 1982

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 505. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Peugeot 505

The Peugeot 505 is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1979 to 1992 in Sochaux, France. It was also manufactured in various other countries including Argentina, China, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria. The 505 was Peugeot's last rear-wheel drive car.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1982 Peugeot 505 vehicles on record

1982 Peugeot 505 1982 Peugeot 505VF3551F1701464660 1982 Peugeot 505 1982 Peugeot 505VF3551A4401327555

Other Peugeot 505 model years

1990 1989 1988 1987 1985

1982 Peugeot 505 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1982 Peugeot 505 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1982 Peugeot 505. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Peugeot 505?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.