Peugeot 2008 (I) 1.6 VTi: known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.6 VTi in the Peugeot 2008 (I)

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

Excessive oil consumption; Engine noise; Engine warning light on (up to 31/01/2015); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Excessive oil consumption: Engine or cylinder head. 2) Engine noise: Timing tensioner or vacuum pump. 3) Engine warning light on (up to 31/01/2015): Cylinder head to be replaced. 4) Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014): Air conditioning pipes. 5) Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018): Engine start unit.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database