Peugeot Rifter: known faults of the body according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Peugeot Rifter, all engines

Period mentioned

2018–2026

Symptoms

Front window channels deformed (up to 02/03/2019); Water leak at the top of the windscreen (up to 30/03/2019); Wipers fail at low speed (up to 15/03/2019); Water inside the rear lights (up to 01/07/2019); Fuel nozzle cannot be removed (up to 17/07/2019); Rear bumper deformed near the exhaust (up to 15/08/2019); Knock when opening the front doors (up to 03/09/2019); Sliding doors will not open (up to 30/09/2019); Right mirror does not unfold (up to 01/10/2019); Fuel cap freezes shut (up to 01/11/2019); Front wiper faults (up to 15/03/2019); Left side door will not open (up to 30/09/2019); Tailgate will not open (up to 01/09/2022); Water gets in through the windscreen (up to 15/04/2023); Fuel or charging flap will not open (up to 12/07/2023); Sliding door rail squeak (up to 20/05/2019)

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) Front window channels deformed (up to 02/03/2019): Channels to be replaced. 2) Water leak at the top of the windscreen (up to 30/03/2019): Re-bond the windscreen. 3) Wipers fail at low speed (up to 15/03/2019): Mechanism to be replaced. 4) Water inside the rear lights (up to 01/07/2019): Seal with sealant. 5) Fuel nozzle cannot be removed (up to 17/07/2019): Fuel tank to be replaced. 6) Rear bumper deformed near the exhaust (up to 15/08/2019): Replace the bumper and reposition the exhaust. 7) Knock when opening the front doors (up to 03/09/2019): Rectify the upper door stops. 8) Sliding doors will not open (up to 30/09/2019): Shutter to be replaced. 9) Right mirror does not unfold (up to 01/10/2019): Connection to be repaired. 10) Fuel cap freezes shut (up to 01/11/2019): Grease it. 11) Front wiper faults (up to 15/03/2019): Wiper mechanism. 12) Water inside the rear lights (up to 01/07/2019): Seal with sealant. 13) Left side door will not open (up to 30/09/2019): Door opening blocker. 14) Tailgate will not open (up to 01/09/2022): Opening switch to be replaced. 15) Water gets in through the windscreen (up to 15/04/2023): Re-bond the windscreen. 16) Fuel or charging flap will not open (up to 12/07/2023): Flap locking actuator to be replaced. 17) Sliding door rail squeak (up to 20/05/2019): Rail trim 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