Defect
A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
Consequence
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.
1991 Peugeot 405 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1991 Peugeot 405 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
2
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1991 compare to other 405 years?
What are the most common 1991 Peugeot 405 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 1 | 50% | — flat |
Does the 1991 Peugeot 405 have recalls?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING VEHICLE NOT BEING REPAIRED CORRECTLY AND REPLACE PARTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY REPLACED. *BF THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AND HAVE BEEN TAKEN BACK TO THE SHOP TO ADJUST, TIGHTEN AND REPLACED PARTS THAT WEREN'T REPLACED PROPERLY. THE CLUTCH BEARINGS BEGUN TO SQUEAL AND GRIND.…”
1991 Peugeot 405 — common questions
Is the 1991 Peugeot 405 reliable?
The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1991 Peugeot 405 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1991 Peugeot 405. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.