Peugeot Rifter: known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

Peugeot Rifter, all engines

Period mentioned

2018–2026

Symptoms

Front axle knocking; Front shock absorber noise (up to 30/01/2019); Brake pedal rubber poorly fixed (up to 30/03/2019); Front axle knocking (up to 01/06/2019); Front axle knocking (up to 05/02/2019); ABS warning light on (up to 08/11/2020); Front suspension knocking (up to 16/01/2021); Steering warning light on and steering heavy at times (up to 16/06/2021); Jerks in the steering when turning (up to 01/05/2023)

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 axle knocking: Anti-roll bar nuts and links (up to 05/02/2019) or suspension arm (up to 31/03/2019). 2) Front shock absorber noise (up to 30/01/2019): Shock absorbers to be replaced. 3) Brake pedal rubber poorly fixed (up to 30/03/2019): Rubber to be replaced. 4) Front axle knocking (up to 01/06/2019): Brake pad retaining springs. 5) Front axle knocking (up to 05/02/2019): Anti-roll bar nuts or links. 6) ABS warning light on (up to 08/11/2020): ABS unit. 7) Front suspension knocking (up to 16/01/2021): Shock absorber top mounts. 8) Steering warning light on and steering heavy at times (up to 16/06/2021): Repair the connector or replace the wiring harness. 9) Jerks in the steering when turning (up to 01/05/2023): Reprogramming.

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