Peugeot 308 (III): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Peugeot 308 (III), all engines

Period mentioned

2021–2026

Symptoms

[1.2 Hybrid] "Gearbox fault" message: gears do not engage or the car does not move (up to the end of August 2024); [plug-in hybrid] Neither the petrol engine nor the electric motor will start, code P28D0 81

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) [1.2 Hybrid] "Gearbox fault" message: gears do not engage or the car does not move (up to the end of August 2024): Gear-change mechanism or gearbox to be replaced; fixed under recall MS7. 2) [plug-in hybrid] Neither the petrol engine nor the electric motor will start, code P28D0 81: Reprogramming or even gearbox replacement.

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