While putting the car in reverse the clutch pedal went to the floor and stayed there and could not be disengaged, went (50) feet in reverse before turning vehicle off with key.
The worst 1990 Peugeot 405 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- A gradual deterioration of the headlight plastic lens occurs.
- Risk
- Reduced lighting from the lens can cause visibility problems increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace both front headlight assemblies.
Recall number 97V038000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- The fuel supply line can come in contact with a high voltage ignition lead in the engine compartment, causing deterioration of the fuel line over time. The deterioration of the fuel line could result in a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- Fuel leaked in the engine compartment could result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace three fuel lines, clamps and mounting clips in the engine compartment and reroute the fuel supply system to avoid contact with the high voltage ignition lead.
Recall number 94V064000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Fuel leakage exceeds the requirements of fmvss 301 in a rear barrier crash.
- Risk
- Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 301.
- Remedy
- Install protective buffers; relocate fuel pump and filer to assure compliance.
Recall number 89V161000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- There may be electrical interference between passive belt motor and electronic control unit.
- Risk
- Passive belt system may not operate correctly at alltimes which could cause more serious injuries to the wearer of the belt.
- Remedy
- Repair passive belt system to assure proper operation.
Recall number 89V158000 · Recall details
What 1990 Peugeot 405 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The brain box gets wet and causes a shortage in the wires and causes the car to stall. Tt
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Questions about the 1990 Peugeot 405
Is the 1990 Peugeot 405 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1990 Peugeot 405, close to a typical 405 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Peugeot 405?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1990 Peugeot 405 have?
4 recalls, covering exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
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