1985 Peugeot 505
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Peugeot 505 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1985 Peugeot 505 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1985 Peugeot 505 recalls 1
THE FUEL CAPS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." CONTACT WITH FUEL CAUSES THE FUEL CAP GASKET TO SWELL, PREVENTING ADEQUATE SEALING BETWEEN CAP AND FILLER OPENING.
Fix: A REPLACEMENT CAP WILL BE SENT TO EACH OWNER OF AN AFFECTED VEHICLE, FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
1985 Peugeot 505 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1985 Peugeot 505 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1985 Peugeot 505 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1985 Peugeot 505 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. 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 1987An 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 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.