1985 PEUGEOT 505
1 recalls — 1 complaints
84V151000 Nov 26, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 27, 1996
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
WHILE PARKED, WIRING UNDER THE HOOD IGNITED, RESULTIN GIN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK
Fire
EPA Fuel Economy — 1985 PEUGEOT 505
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 19.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,750 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
| 2.1L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,550 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 23.0 | 22.0 | Diesel | $3,850 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Diesel | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
PEUGEOT 505 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PEUGEOT 505 across all model years (1984–1992).
9
Total Recalls
6
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths