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

Engine / equipment

1.6 THP in the Peugeot 207

Period mentioned

2006–2014

Symptoms

[1.6 THP] Loss of power; 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) [1.6 THP] Loss of power: High-pressure pump (up to 30/04/2013), cylinder head or turbo cleaning (until the end of production). 2) Coolant leak (up to 01/10/2012): Water pump. 3) Oil leak: Oil pump solenoid valve (up to 19/12/2012) or timing tensioner seal (until the end of production). 4) Engine noise: Tensioner, timing chain and vacuum pump. 5) Intermittent excessive oil consumption (over 0.25 l per 1,000 km) (up to 01/04/2013): Engine. 6) 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