1991 Peugeot 405 S review from North America
"A wonderful experience in motoring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The speedometer cable snapped at 100,000 miles.
When I attempted to replace the passenger side tie-rod end, it was seized to the internal steering shaft, and the entire steering rack had to be replaced.
The fuel pump is noisy in cold weather.
I would replace the CV axles if I could find replacement parts.
The headlight dimmer switch ratchet broke at 175,000 miles.
The cruise control switch on the steering column has had to be replaced twice.
General comments?
The Peugeot 405 S is the most reliable automobile that I have owned. Other than the minor annoyance of limited parts availability, I will probably get another 100,000 miles out of the car.
The car handles better than most high performance vehicles that I have had occasion to drive. Cornering is precise, and braking is superb, as long as the anti-lock system doesn't activate.
The ergonomics of the driving position and controls makes driving the car seem as natural as walking.
Fuel consumption has averaged close to 30 miles per US gallon for the life of the vehicle, even when driving at high speeds.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 16 miles |
| Most recent distance | 198900 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd December, 2002 |