Peugeot is a French carmaker founded in 1810, now part of Stellantis. The cars themselves are another matter: across 1 VIN prefixes on record they came off lines in 1 country — France 100%. 2 models are tracked here (1981–2026). Reliable? mostly, with caveats — 3.8 out of 5 across 2 rated models, though the spread between model years is far wider than the badge suggests (every model ranked →).
Who makes Peugeot
Peugeot is a French automaker founded in 1810 by Armand Peugeot's family in Doubs, France, originally as a steel foundry that diversified into bicycles in 1882 and automobiles in 1889. Peugeot is now a brand within Stellantis, formed in 2021 by the merger of FCA and Groupe PSA. The Peugeot lion logo, in continuous use since 1858, is one of the oldest automotive trademarks in the world. Peugeot has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times (1992, 1993, 2009) and the World Rally Championship multiple times. The current European lineup centers on the 208, 308, 408, 2008, 3008 and 5008 — covering hatchbacks, SUVs and crossovers from B-segment through D-segment. The e-208 and e-3008 represent Peugeot's electrification, with all new Peugeot models from 2025 forward offering battery-electric variants. Peugeot exited the United States in 1991 and has not announced re-entry plans. Peugeot's parent Stellantis trades on the NYSE under STLA. Recall data for every Peugeot VIN sold globally is tracked through European NCAP and equivalent agencies. ForCar.org maintains historical Peugeot VIN data from the brand's 1958-1991 US era.
The Peugeot family established a steel foundry in Hérimoncourt in 1810. Armand Peugeot designed the company's first bicycle in 1882 and first automobile (steam-powered tricycle) in 1889. The 1891 Type 3, with a Daimler petrol engine under license, was the first long-distance Peugeot — a 2,100 km journey from Valentigney to Paris. PSA Peugeot Citroën formed in 1976 with the Citroën acquisition, followed by Chrysler Europe in 1978 (rebranded as Talbot). PSA merged with FCA in 2021 to form Stellantis.
| Peugeot | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1810 |
| Founded by | Armand Peugeot |
| Headquarters | Poissy, France |
| Owned by | Stellantis |
| Listed as | STLA |
| Slogan | «Unboring the future» |
| Models tracked here | 2 (1981–2026) |
| Assembled in | 1 countries |
Technology it is known for: i-Cockpit small-steering-wheel layout, PureTech turbocharged petrol engines, CMP / eCMP modular platforms, Peugeot e-Power, i-Toggle digital touch controls.
This page covers Peugeot, the Stellantis brand — not Peugeot Industries (the bicycle and metalworking parent that exists separately) or the Peugeot family lineage.
Where Peugeot cars are actually built
A badge says where a company is registered, not where its cars were bolted together. The first three characters of any VIN — the world manufacturer identifier — say the second thing, and that is what we counted: 7 vehicles on record, 1 distinct manufacturer codes.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | VF3 | 1982–1991 |
Read your own: the first character is the region, the first three together identify the plant's manufacturer. A Peugeot beginning VF3 was assembled in France.
All Peugeot models 2
Every Peugeot model we track, grouped by body type. Click any model for its VIN decoder, recalls, MPG, safety and ForCar Reliability Score — broken down by year.
Peugeot Cars & sedans 2
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 505 | 1981–2026 | 10 | 6 | 26 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Peugeot 405 | 1984–2026 | 13 | 10 | 21 mpg | 3.5/5 |
Peugeot by the numbers
What the federal records say about the marque. Each line links to the full breakdown by model and year.
| Topic | Peugeot | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 23 campaigns | Most recalled: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly |
| Owner complaints | 16+ filed | Most reported: 405 |
| Fuel economy | 26 mpg best | Leader: 505 |
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Every Peugeot built since 1981 carries a unique 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). It encodes where and when the vehicle was made, its engine and body — here's what each part means:
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Peugeot and the country it was built in (real Peugeot codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled it.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- FranceVF3 · VGA
The remaining digits — engine (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard. Run it through our free VIN lookup to turn those digits into a model year, an assembly plant and a country of origin.
Who owns Peugeot, and what you get
Peugeot belongs to Stellantis. Peugeot competes in mainstream European passenger and crossover segments against Renault, Volkswagen, Toyota, Hyundai-Kia and Stellantis siblings Citroën and Opel. Within Stellantis, Peugeot serves as the French mainstream brand alongside Italian Fiat, German Opel, French Citroën and US Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram. Peugeot has not been sold in the United States since 1991 and is unlikely to return given the brand's European-focused product strategy.
| Peugeot | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Ownership | Stellantis |
| Stock ticker | STLA |
| Basic warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Assembly countries | France |
⚠ Worth knowing before you rely on it: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, while basic cover here runs 3 years / 36,000 miles. See when Peugeot models actually start to break →
Peugeot — frequently asked
Is Peugeot french?
Peugeot is a French company, headquartered in Poissy and founded in 1810. The cars are a separate question: 100% of the Peugeot vehicles in our records were assembled in France.
Where are Peugeot cars made?
Across 1 manufacturer codes on record, assembly splits as: France (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the manufacturer and plant country — that is where these shares come from.
Who owns Peugeot?
Peugeot is part of Stellantis.
How many Peugeot models are there?
We track 2 Peugeot models spanning 1981–2026. The full list is above, ordered by how often each is searched.
What is the Peugeot warranty?
New vehicles come with 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Terms vary by model year and market — confirm with a dealer.
Is Peugeot reliable?
It depends far more on the model and year than on the badge. Every Peugeot model is ranked by complaint rate here, along with the age at which each starts to fail.