Peugeot 207 1.4 / 1.6 VTi: known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.4 / 1.6 VTi in the Peugeot 207

Period mentioned

2006–2014

Symptoms

[1.4 VTi/1.6 VTi] Engine warning light on; [1.4 VTi/1.6 VTi] Hard starting; [1.4 VTi/1.6 VTi] Engine warning light on (until the end of production); [1.4 VTi/1.6 VTi] Coolant level drops; Coolant leak (up to 01/10/2012); Oil leak; Engine noise; Intermittent excessive oil consumption (over 0.25 l per 1,000 km) (up to 01/04/2013); Coolant temperature light (up to 04/12/2013)

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) [1.4 VTi/1.6 VTi] Engine warning light on: Catalytic converter. 2) [1.4 VTi/1.6 VTi] Hard starting: Vacuum pump or camshaft rings. 3) [1.4 VTi/1.6 VTi] Engine warning light on (until the end of production): Cylinder head. 4) [1.4 VTi/1.6 VTi] Coolant level drops: Cylinder head gasket. 5) Coolant leak (up to 01/10/2012): Water pump. 6) Oil leak: Oil pump solenoid valve (up to 19/12/2012) or timing tensioner seal (until the end of production). 7) Engine noise: Tensioner, timing chain and vacuum pump. 8) Intermittent excessive oil consumption (over 0.25 l per 1,000 km) (up to 01/04/2013): Engine. 9) Coolant temperature light (up to 04/12/2013): Temperature sensor.

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