1996 Peugeot 406 LX Aircon/ABS review from UK and Ireland

Design fault in the car causes damage to the driver's door.

All rubber perishes quickly.

ECU fault.

Clutch.

Brake discs.

Exhaust.

Cat.

Cracked rear suspension.

Air conditioning leaked.

Tyres wear quickly.

Glove box handle came off.

Dash lights frequent replacement.

Headlight frequent replacement.

Central locking problem.

Electric window stuck.

Idle stepper motor siezed.

Head gasket lead.

Leaking/damaged cylinder.

Leaking power steering.

Leaking brakes.

Damaged radiator.

Cooling fan broke.

Cooling regulator problems.

Air duct fell off.

Gear linkage was going.

Trim falling off.

Handbrake.

Very, very unreliable parts! Not built to last in the slightest!

Although so many things have gone wrong it's never actually broken down (always started first time).

Costs a fortune to run and not so good on fuel economy.

Nice interior with plenty of gadgets, but seats not so comfy.

Great handling.

Great power steering feedback.

Good acceleration and performance, although doing a standing start 0-60 you can actually watch the fuel gauge going down.

I have, since this car, bought a 1999 new shape 406LX 2.0HDi and they seem to have massively improved the car. Up to 24,000 miles so far and going good.