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1986 Peugeot 505 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1986 Peugeot 505 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1986 compare to other 505 years?

505 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1986 highlighted2 complaints1982: 1 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 1 complaints1986: 1 complaints1988: 1 complaints1989: 2 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints
505 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1986 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1986 Peugeot 505 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 1986 Peugeot 505 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

86V019000Electrical SystemJanuary 5, 1986 · 200 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 28, 2002

1986 Peugeot 505 — common questions

Is the 1986 Peugeot 505 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1986 Peugeot 505 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1986 Peugeot 505. 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.