Peugeot 208 (II): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Peugeot 208 (II), all engines

Period mentioned

2019–2026

Symptoms

[6-speed manual] Hard to engage 5th and 6th (up to 30/09/2020); [6-speed manual] Gear lever moves in 4th or 6th (up to 01/10/2022); [6-speed manual] Clutch fluid leak (up to 31/05/2023 on the 1.2 PureTech and up to 20/06/2023 on the 1.5 BlueHDi); [6-speed manual] Gears may jump out on the 1.5 BlueHDi (up to 08/02/2024); [EAT8 automatic] Will not start on the 1.2 PureTech; [EAT8 automatic] "Automatic gearbox fault" message

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) [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 5th and 6th (up to 30/09/2020): Forks, gears and synchronisers to be replaced. 2) [6-speed manual] Gear lever moves in 4th or 6th (up to 01/10/2022): Internal gearbox selector. 3) [6-speed manual] Clutch fluid leak (up to 31/05/2023 on the 1.2 PureTech and up to 20/06/2023 on the 1.5 BlueHDi): Clutch slave cylinder to be replaced. 4) [6-speed manual] Gears may jump out on the 1.5 BlueHDi (up to 08/02/2024): Gear selector shaft and cassette to be replaced. 5) [EAT8 automatic] Will not start on the 1.2 PureTech: Starter motor to be replaced. 6) [EAT8 automatic] "Automatic gearbox fault" message: Hydraulic block and solenoid valve, or even the complete gearbox, to be replaced.

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