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1985 Peugeot 505
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.
The Peugeot 505 is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1979 to 1992 in Sochaux, France. It was also manufactured in various other countries including Argentina, China, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria. The 505 was Peugeot's last rear-wheel drive car.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 19 | 18 | 494 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 |
| 2.1L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 22 | 23 | 22 | 463 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 24 | 30 | 26 | 392 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
THE FUEL CAPS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." CONTACT WITH FUEL CAUSES THE FUEL CAP GASKET TO SWELL, PREVENTING ADEQUATE SEALING BETWEEN CAP AND FILLER OPENING.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
1 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Peugeot 505?
EPA figures for the 1985 Peugeot 505 reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1985 Peugeot 505?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 Peugeot 505. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1985 Peugeot 505?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Peugeot 505, most often about: Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.