Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 |
| 1989 | 4 | 5 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Power train2
- Electrical system2
- Tires1
- Seat belts1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
In New Zealand
99 405 cars are on the New Zealand register; 18% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 17 | 2 |
| 1995 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 21 | 17 | 2 |
| 1991 | 13 | 6 | 6 |
| 1990 | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
740 405 cars are on Dutch roads; 7% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 67 | — |
| 1994 | 81 | — |
| 1993 | 89 | — |
| 1992 | 109 | — |
| 1991 | 80 | — |
| 1990 | 122 | — |
| 1989 | 94 | — |
| 1988 | 73 | — |
| 1987 | 25 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
216 405 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 13 | 250,000 km |
| 1995 | 43 | 256,000 km |
| 1994 | 51 | 245,000 km |
| 1993 | 22 | 222,000 km |
| 1992 | 23 | 230,000 km |
| 1991 | 22 | 250,000 km |
| 1990 | 14 | 267,000 km |
| 1989 | 20 | 317,000 km |
| 1988 | 8 | 232,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
228 405 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | — |
| 2014 | 6 | — |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 | — |
| 1997 | 3 | 47 |
| 1996 | 25 | 245 |
| 1995 | 61 | 610 |
| 1994 | 44 | 597 |
| 1993 | 34 | 506 |
| 1992 | 15 | 290 |
| 1991 | 14 | 183 |
| 1990 | 7 | 141 |
| 1989 | 8 | 105 |
| 1988 | 3 | 44 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
New registrations in Europe
35 new Peugeot 405 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2017, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2017 the largest markets were United Kingdom (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 111 (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 8 | — |
| 2013 | 5 | — |
| 2012 | 3 | — |
| 2011 | 5 | — |
| 2010 | 13 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
5 campaigns cover the 405.
A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
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.
FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301 IN A REAR BARRIER CRASH.
THERE MAY BE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PASSIVE BELT MOTOR AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINTS WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL.
NHTSA recalls