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Common Peugeot 505 problems
The Peugeot 505, introduced in 1979, was known for its robust build quality and excellent suspension, making it popular in various global markets. However, there are some common problems that owners have reported over the years.
- Rust: The Peugeot 505, like many cars of its era, is prone to rust, particularly in the sills, wheel arches, and door bottoms. This can lead to structural issues and expensive repairs if not addressed promptly. Regular inspections and maintenance can help prevent or mitigate the effects of rust.
- Suspension issues: Some owners have reported issues with the suspension, particularly with the rear suspension bushings wearing out, leading to a less stable and comfortable ride. This can be addressed by replacing the worn-out components, but it can be a costly repair.
- Electrical problems: Electrical issues are not uncommon in the Peugeot 505, with some owners reporting problems with the ignition system, alternator, and other electrical components. These issues can be difficult to diagnose and repair, particularly in older cars, and may require professional assistance.
- Engine issues: Some owners have reported issues with the engine, particularly with the timing chain and water pump, which can wear out and cause engine problems if not replaced regularly. This can be a significant repair, particularly in older cars, and may require professional assistance.
- Fuel system issues: Some owners have reported issues with the fuel system, particularly with the fuel pump and injectors, which can wear out and cause performance issues if not replaced regularly. This can be a costly repair, particularly in older cars, and may require professional assistance.
- Transmission issues: Some owners have reported issues with the transmission, particularly with the gearbox and clutch, which can wear out and cause performance issues if not replaced regularly. This can be a costly repair, particularly in older cars, and may require professional assistance.
- Interior wear: The interior of the Peugeot 505, particularly the seats and dashboard, can wear out over time, leading to a less comfortable and less appealing driving experience. This can be addressed by replacing worn-out components, but it can be a costly repair.
In conclusion, while the Peugeot 505 is known for its robust build quality and excellent suspension, there are some common problems that owners have reported over the years. Regular inspections and maintenance can help prevent or mitigate the effects of these issues, but some repairs may require professional assistance and can be costly, particularly in older cars.
What kind of engine is in the Peugeot 505?
Petrol Engines
| Petrol Engines | Year | Engine displacement |
|---|---|---|
| 505 Turbo Injection Specs | 1983 | 2155 cm3 (131.5 cu-in) |
| 505 Turbo Injection "PTS" 200hp Specs | 1984 | 2155 cm3 (131.5 cu-in) |
| 505 V6 Specs | 1986 | 2849 cm3 (173.9 cu-in) |
| 505 V6 Specs | 1987 | 2849 cm3 (173.9 cu-in) |
How many Peugeot 505 were made?
According to the manufacturer, 1,351,254 505s were produced between 1978 and 1992 with 1,116,868 of these being saloons/sedans.
What replaced the Peugeot 505?
The direct replacement for the 505 in Europe, complete with a wagon variant, was the 406, perhaps best known in the US (if at all) for its appearance in Ronin. But the 406 wouldn't arrive until quite a bit later in 1996, which was half a decade after Peugeot importation effectively ended.
How fast is the Peugeot 505?
| Peugeot 505 V6 Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed : | 122 Mph / 197 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : | 9.8 s |
Percentage distribution of complaints by Peugeot 505 years
We have researched Peugeot problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Peugeot 505 cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Peugeot 505 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Peugeot 505 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Peugeot 505 years
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Peugeot 505 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Peugeot 505 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Power train problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Peugeot 505 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by 505 model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 6 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Peugeot 505 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Peugeot 505 vehicles.
List of Peugeot 505 complaints
Peugeot 505 1986
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-28
- Date Complaint: 2004-05-29
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I BOUGHT 5 KELLY ULTRA TECH 175R14 TIRES FROM COKER TIRES. 1317 CHESTNUT STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN. 37402. 5/28/2002 ORIGINAL ORDER NUMBER 901887. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES DEVELOPING BULGES ON THE TREADS. THEY REPLACED 2 TIRES AT NO CHARGE. WHEN THEY DEVELOPED BULGES ON THE TREADS. THEN I HAD ANOTHER ONE DEVELOP A BULGE. WHICH I HAD NOT CONTACTED THEM ABOUT. AND REPLACED WITH A SPARE. IN THE LAST WEEK I HAVE HAD BOTH FRONT TIRES BEGIN TO BULGE AND CONTACTED COKER TIRE. THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THEM OR CREDIT THEM BACK. SAYING THEY NO LONGER STOCKED THE TIRE. SO I WENT TO SEARS AND HAD THEM REPLACED WITH ANOTHER BRAND FOR SAFETY REASONS. THE 2 TIRES I HAVE REMAINING ONE ON THE REAR AND ONE NOT EVEN MOUNTED. I HAVE NO IDEA IF THEY ARE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE POSTED PICTURES OF THE TIRES I NOW HAVE AND THE OBVIOUS DEFECTS THEY ARE SHOWING IN THE TREADS. AT THIS SITE: HTTP://WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/DADDY202DEAREST/DEFECTIVE_TIRES__FROM_COKER_TIRE.HTM *LA
Peugeot 505 1985
- Date Of Incident: 1995-06-15
- Date Complaint: 1996-06-27
- Fire: 1
- VIN: VF3BD41AXFS
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE PARKED, WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IGNITED, RESULTIN GIN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK
Peugeot 505 1989
- Date Of Incident: 1995-08-12
- Date Complaint: 1995-08-23
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL TANK HAS METAL BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS TANK. AT FRONT RUBBER PIECE CONNECTS THE TWO BROKE RESULTING IN GAS TANK HITTING GROUND WHILE IN MOTION. TT
Peugeot 505 1989
- Date Of Incident: 1995-07-29
- Date Complaint: 1995-08-09
- VIN: VF3BF81F2KS
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: GAS TANK BOLT RUSTED OUT, RESULTING IN GAS TANK DISCONNETED AND FELL DOWN. TT
Peugeot 505 1982
- Date Of Incident: 1995-04-01
- Date Complaint: 1995-04-12
- VIN: VF38A41F4CS
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: FAN AXLE HUB SHEARED OFF WITH FAN FALLING OFF INTO OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOCK UP. TT
Peugeot 505 1988
- Date Of Incident: 1995-02-17
- Date Complaint: 1995-03-17
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO FAULTY WIRE TO ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. *TW
Latest 5 recalls Peugeot 505
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the Peugeot 505.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Peugeot 505 1989
- Report Received Date: 1996-01-05
- Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING DETERIORATES ALLOWING WATER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL TO CORRODE THE TANK MOUNTING FLANGE DIRECTLY.
- Consequence: OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THIS CORRISON CAN WEAKEN THE FLANGE CAUSING IT TO BREAK ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO DROP AND CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND. THE TANK COULD THEN RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING FLANGE CRADLE.
- Model: Peugeot 505 1988
- Report Received Date: 1996-01-05
- Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING DETERIORATES ALLOWING WATER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL TO CORRODE THE TANK MOUNTING FLANGE DIRECTLY.
- Consequence: OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THIS CORRISON CAN WEAKEN THE FLANGE CAUSING IT TO BREAK ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO DROP AND CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND. THE TANK COULD THEN RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING FLANGE CRADLE.
- Model: Peugeot 505 1989
- Report Received Date: 1989-12-14
- Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: POSSIBLE OVERLOADING OF REAR AXLE IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED WITH 8 PEOPLE PLUS CARGO.
- Consequence: OVERLOADING OF THE REAR AXLE WILL RESULT IN DIFFICULTVEHICLE HANDLING, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ANACCIDENT.
- Remedy: INSTALL CORRECTED PLACARD
- Model: Peugeot 505 1986
- Report Received Date: 1986-01-05
- Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: RETAINING BOLTS USED THROUGHOUT THE CAR WHICH GROUND CERTAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED, MAKING THE BOLTS BRITTLE AND SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DEPENDING ON BOLT WHICH FAILS, THE VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP, FRONT AND REAR LIGHTING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND/OR INTERIOR ACCESSORIES WITHOUT WARNING. LOSS OF POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO STALL WHICH MAY PRESENT A HIGHWAY HAZARD. LOSS OF LIGHTS AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM HAVING CLEAR VISION OF THE ROAD OR HAVE THE CAR BE VISIBLE TO OTHER TRAFFIC WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: INSTALL REPLACEMENT BOLTS WHICH ARE PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
- Model: Peugeot 505 1985
- Report Received Date: 1984-11-26
- Manufacturer: PEUGEOT, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Summary: 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.
- Remedy: A REPLACEMENT CAP WILL BE SENT TO EACH OWNER OF AN AFFECTED VEHICLE, FREE OF CHARGE.
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