Model year guide

1988 Peugeot 505

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Peugeot 505 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1988 Peugeot 505 — representative photo
Representative photo

1988 Peugeot 505 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1

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

1988 Peugeot 505 recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #96V028000 · 05/01/1996

THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING DETERIORATES ALLOWING WATER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL TO CORRODE THE TANK MOUNTING FLANGE DIRECTLY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING FLANGE CRADLE.

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.

1988 Peugeot 505 common problems

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

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Dimensions & weight

Length
186.6–198.8 in
Width
68.5 in
Height
56.3–61.0 in
Wheelbase
107.9–114.2 in
Curb weight
2,866–3,230 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1988 Peugeot 505 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

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.

1988 Peugeot 505 vehicles on record

1988 Peugeot 505 1988 Peugeot 505VF3551A8603054087 1988 Peugeot 505VF3551A96F1736725

Other Peugeot 505 model years

1990 1989 1987 1985 1982

1988 Peugeot 505 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 Peugeot 505 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1988 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 1988 Peugeot 505?

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

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