The most-reported 505 run is VF38A41F4CS (1982 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Power train problems make up 25% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for 505 model years 1984–1992.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Peugeot 505 has 3 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every 505 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF38A41F4CS•••••• | 1982 | — | — | |
| VF3BD41AXFS•••••• | 1985 | — | 1 | |
| VF3BF81F2KS•••••• | 1989 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 22 505 VINs so far, most often 1986, 1984, 1988 builds.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Peugeot 505 owners report: Power Train, 1 of 3 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Peugeot 505; the 4 below cover build years 1984 to 1992. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 96V028000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 1988–1992 |
| 84V151000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 1984–1985 |
| 89V231000 | Equipment:other:labels | 1989 |
| 86V019000 | Electrical System | 1986 |
96V028000 was opened in 1996 on cars built from 1988: 8 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Peugeot 505 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 3 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (33.3%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Peugeot 505 share of that is 3 complaints over 3 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Peugeot 505 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 3 NHTSA complaints from 3 505 runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 505 production run has the most complaints?
VF38A41F4CS, a 1982 build, with 1 complaints. The typical 505 run has 1.
How many 505 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 3 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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