Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi: known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.6 HDi in the Peugeot 207

Period mentioned

2006–2014

Symptoms

[1.6 HDi 90/92] Jerking and loss of power; Loss of power; Oxidised timing belt; Particulate filter additive leak at the rear (up to 04/05/2008); Injector leaks; [1.6 HDi 112 (2010-2013)] Timing failure (from 01/10/2010 to 25/09/2011); [1.6 HDi 112 (2010-2013)] Jerking (up to April 2013); [1.6 HDi 112 (2010-2013)] Engine warning light on; [1.4/1.6 HDi] Fuel smell (up to 12/04/2014); [1.4/1.6 HDi] Noisy timing (up to 07/06/2014, Euro 5); [1.4/1.6 HDi] Loss of power (from 30/05/2012 to the end of production)

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) [1.6 HDi 90/92] Jerking and loss of power: Engine cleaning (until the end of production) or EGR valve cleaning. 2) Loss of power: Turbo, oil strainer and sump. 3) Oxidised timing belt: Belt to be replaced. 4) Particulate filter additive leak at the rear (up to 04/05/2008): Additive tank. 5) Injector leaks: Clamp nut. 6) [1.6 HDi 112 (2010-2013)] Timing failure (from 01/10/2010 to 25/09/2011): Belt to be replaced. 7) [1.6 HDi 112 (2010-2013)] Jerking (up to April 2013): Injectors. 8) [1.6 HDi 112 (2010-2013)] Engine warning light on: EGR valve. 9) [1.4/1.6 HDi] Fuel smell (up to 12/04/2014): Injector fuel return pipes. 10) [1.4/1.6 HDi] Noisy timing (up to 07/06/2014, Euro 5): Crankshaft gear and timing kit. 11) [1.4/1.6 HDi] Loss of power (from 30/05/2012 to the end of production): Boost pressure control.

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