1982 Peugeot 505 problems and complaints

Common 1982 Peugeot 505 problems

The Peugeot 505, produced between 1978 and 1992, is known for its durability and ruggedness, making it a popular choice for many third-world countries. However, despite its robust design, there are several common problems that owners have reported.

Rust: The 505's chassis and frame were built to last, but if the car has spent its life in a humid climate, it may require a thorough inspection for rust in typical problem areas such as wheel arches, floorpans, and sunroof surrounds.

Electrical faults: Pre-1982 models can suffer from intermittent electrical faults due to oxidation of the connections in the fuse boxes. Upgrading to the newer fuse boxes can solve this issue.

Automatic gearboxes: Automatic gearboxes in the 505 can benefit from preventative maintenance in the form of a replacement oil filter mesh and oil change every 25,000kms. This can greatly improve shift smoothness.

Parts availability: While spares are available from dealers, specialists, and breakers yards, body panels and trim items are getting harder to come by. Sometimes the purchase of a donor car is the only solution.

Rear suspension: The rear suspension of the 505 is known to have issues, particularly in station wagons and sedans built in Argentina, which use a live-axle rear suspension with Panhard rod and coil springs. This can lead to problems with handling and ride quality.

Steering: The steering system in the 505 is a rack and pinion system, which is power assisted on most models. However, this system can develop issues over time, leading to difficulties with steering and handling.

Brakes: The 505 uses disc brakes at the front and either disc or drum brakes at the rear, depending on the model. Over time, these brakes can wear out or develop issues, leading to potential safety concerns.

In summary, while the Peugeot 505 is known for its durability and ruggedness, there are several common problems that owners have reported. These include issues with rust, electrical faults, automatic gearboxes, parts availability, rear suspension, steering, and brakes. It is important for potential buyers to be aware of these issues and to thoroughly inspect any 505 they are considering purchasing.

Is the Peugeot 505 A Good Car?

While there's no doubt that the Peugeot 505 was an excellent family motor, they haven't quite reached the status of a 'nailed on' classic... yet. They are, however, an extremely rare modern classic and come to market so infrequently that getting a steer on prices is difficult.

What is the history of the Peugeot 505?

The Peugeot 505 is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1978 to 1992 in Sochaux, France. It was also manufactured in various other countries including Argentina (by Sevel from 1981 to 1995), China, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria. The 505 was Peugeot's last rear-wheel drive car.

How many cc is a Peugeot 505 engine?

1971 cc

The 505 GLD is powered by the 2498 cc diesel engine producing 76 bhp PS-DIN at 4500 rpm and 111 lb ft DIN torque at 2000 rpm. Big power right from the start of the range. The GL has the 100 bhp PS-DIN 1971 cc twin choke petrol engine coupled with a smooth 5-speed manual gearbox.

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

1982 Peugeot 505 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Peugeot 505 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are: