Peugeot 208 (II): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Peugeot 208 (II), all engines

Period mentioned

2019–2026

Symptoms

[suspension] Rear crossmember knocking (up to 04/07/2021); [suspension] Knock when torque reverses (accelerating/lifting off) (up to 20/04/2022); [suspension] Front axle noise (up to 06/11/2023); [brakes] Electric parking brake does not apply in manual mode (up to 01/02/2022); [brakes] ABS and/or ESP light on; [brakes] Steering wheel vibration when braking (up to 17/02/2024, with 283 mm discs)

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) [suspension] Rear crossmember knocking (up to 04/07/2021): Rectify or replace the protectors. 2) [suspension] Knock when torque reverses (accelerating/lifting off) (up to 20/04/2022): Hub carrier bearing to be replaced. 3) [suspension] Front axle noise (up to 06/11/2023): Anti-roll bar links to be replaced. 4) [brakes] Electric parking brake does not apply in manual mode (up to 01/02/2022): Reprogramming or parking brake button replacement. 5) [brakes] ABS and/or ESP light on: Rear wheel speed sensor harnesses (up to 10/07/2022) or speed sensors to be replaced. 6) [brakes] Steering wheel vibration when braking (up to 17/02/2024, with 283 mm discs): Discs, pads, driveshaft nuts or front hub carriers depending on diagnosis.

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