Faults and recalls.

Engine / equipment

1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB2) in the Peugeot 208/2008/308/3008/5008, Citroën C3/C4/C5 Aircross, DS 3, Opel Corsa/Crossland/Grandland

Period mentioned

2012 – approx. 2022

Symptoms

Oil pressure warning, hard brake pedal or reduced assistance, oil consumption, blue smoke, squeal at the front of the engine, turbo whistles or loses power.

Possible cause described

The timing belt runs in oil and degrades (especially with short trips and fuel dilution). Debris clogs the oil pump strainer, the brake vacuum pump filter, the turbo oil feed and the variable valve timing solenoids. Stellantis announced compensation for affected owners in 2025.

Check for the garage

Measure the belt through the oil filler opening with the manufacturer's tool. Confirm whether the vacuum pump campaign was done.

Cost cited in the source

Vacuum pump: €500–800; belt with oil system cleaning: considerably moreA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Engine / equipment

1.6 HDi DV6 (Peugeot 207/308/3008/Partner, Citroën C3/C4/Berlingo; same engine as the Ford 1.6 TDCi)

Period mentioned

Approx. 2004–2015

Symptoms

Loud turbo whistle, power loss, blue or black smoke, oil that gets dirty very quickly. Before the failure, often a puffing or ticking from the cylinder head and an exhaust smell from an injector.

Possible cause described

The injector clamp bolts work loose, the gas leak forms carbon that gets into the oil and clogs the mesh filter in the banjo bolt feeding the turbo. The turbo is starved of oil. Replacing only the turbo does not fix it.

Check for the garage

Check injector bolt torque and carbon at their base, the turbo banjo bolt and the sump strainer.

Cost cited in the source

Turbo + full oil system cleaning: approx. €900–2,000 (estimate)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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Engine / equipment

1.5 / 1.6 / 2.0 BlueHDi with AdBlue (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel)

Period mentioned

Approx. 2014 onwards

Symptoms

Emission system fault message and a “starting impossible in X km” countdown, AdBlue/UREA warning and engine light.

Possible cause described

Failure of the AdBlue tank pump module (circuit board, pressure sensor or heater) or of the AdBlue injector. The engine does not stop while driving, but once the countdown reaches zero it will not restart.

Check for the garage

Diagnose with Diagbox or equivalent: AdBlue pressure, flow test and tank temperature.

Cost cited in the source

Complete module or tank: approx. €600–1,500 (estimate)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Engine / equipment

1.6 THP / VTi (EP6, PSA-BMW “Prince” engine): Peugeot 207/208/308/3008/5008/508/RCZ, Citroën C4/C5/C4 Picasso, DS 3/4/5

Period mentioned

Approx. 2007–2018

Symptoms

Metallic rattle for several seconds after a cold start; engine light for timing deviation.

Possible cause described

The chain stretches and the tensioner is soft. Later units have a revised chain and tensioner, which reduce but do not eliminate the fault.

Check for the garage

Listen to a cold start and check whether the chain was replaced with the revised parts.

Cost cited in the source

Approx. €800–1,500 (converted from dollars)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Engine / equipment

1.5 BlueHDi (DV5): Peugeot 208/2008/308/3008/5008/508/Rifter, Citroën C3/C4/C5 Aircross/Berlingo, Opel, DS, Fiat

Period mentioned

2017–2023

Symptoms

Rattle from the top of the engine, loss of power; in severe cases the chain breaks and the engine fails.

Possible cause described

The 7 mm chain linking the two camshafts wears prematurely, influenced by soot in the oil. Stellantis replaced it with an 8 mm chain in 2023 and opened an inspection campaign.

Check for the garage

Ask the dealer whether the car is in the campaign (free inspection and replacement if needed) and whether the 8 mm chain is fitted.

Cost cited in the source

€700–1,400 for the chain; €4,000–7,000 if it breaksA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Engine / equipment

1.3 Multijet / 1.3 JTD / 1.3 CDTI (Fiat Panda, 500, Punto, Doblò; Opel Corsa, Astra, Meriva, Combo; Lancia Ypsilon and Musa; Alfa MiTo; Peugeot Bipper and Citroën Nemo)

Period mentioned

2003–2020

Symptoms

Chain rattle on cold starts; oil level rising and smelling of diesel; particulate filter warning; power loss from a dirty EGR or the turbo.

Possible cause described

Single-row timing chain that is very sensitive to oil quality and long intervals: it stretches and the tensioner loses pressure, with a risk of breaking. In town use the DPF cannot finish regenerating and diesel dilutes the oil, which speeds up chain and turbo wear.

Check for the garage

Listen to a cold start, check whether the oil is above maximum or smells of diesel, read the DPF status and check the oil change history.

Cost cited in the source

Chain kit: €150–300 in parts plus €600–1,200 labour; DPF cleaning: €200–400A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Mileage cited in the database: 80,000–120,000 km. This is not a maintenance interval and does not predict a failure.

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Engine / equipment

Naturally aspirated 1.0, 1.2 and 1.4 Ecotec (Z10XEP, Z12XEP, Z14XEP, A12XER, A14XER): Corsa C, D and E, Adam, Astra H and J, Meriva A and B, Tigra TwinTop

Period mentioned

2003–2019

Symptoms

Engine rattle, especially on start-up, power loss and misfires (P0300 to P0304).

Possible cause described

The timing chain stretches on these naturally aspirated engines. On the 2004–2010 Astra H the same symptoms can come from camshaft bearing blocks tightened to too low a torque at the factory; cars already corrected have a yellow mark on the timing cover.

Check for the garage

Listen to a cold start, read misfire codes, look for the yellow mark on the timing cover (Astra H) and check chain stretch.

Cost cited in the source

Chain: approx. €650–1,400 (converted from dollars); re-torquing the bearing blocks: far lessA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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Engine / equipment

PSA plug-in hybrids: Peugeot 3008 and 508, Citroën C5 Aircross, DS 7 and Opel Grandland

Period mentioned

2019–2023

Symptoms

Usually none. In severe cases, smoke, overheating or a battery fire.

Possible cause described

Water can get into the battery compartment and rust its reinforcement until it is perforated. Stellantis ran several recalls: first anti-corrosion treatment and drain holes, then a battery software update and battery replacement if it does not comply.

Check for the garage

Confirm by VIN that the battery recalls have been done and look for rust on the battery box.

Cost cited in the source

Free under the recallsA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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Engine / equipment

1.9 JTD / Multijet (8 and 16 valves), 2.4 JTD and JTDm in Fiat, Alfa Romeo 147, 156, 159, GT and Brera, Lancia and the Opel 1.9 CDTI

Period mentioned

1997–2012

Symptoms

Power loss, rough idle and an engine light with “swirl actuator malfunction”; soot around the intake manifold; vibration and knocks in low gears (dual-mass flywheel).

Possible cause described

On the 16-valve 1.9 and 20-valve 2.4, the intake flaps seize with EGR soot and oil, and the control rod comes off as its plastic bushes wear. The EGR fouls in town use and the dual-mass flywheel wears between 80,000 and 150,000 km. The 8-valve 1.9 has no flaps.

Check for the garage

Check the rod and flap operation on top of the manifold, read actuator codes, inspect the EGR and listen to the flywheel when starting and stopping.

Cost cited in the source

Intake manifold: €400–900 in parts; EGR cleaning: €150–250A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Mileage cited in the database: 80,000–150,000 km. This is not a maintenance interval and does not predict a failure.

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Engine / equipment

Opel 1.6 CDTI (B16DTH), 1.7 CDTI (A17DTR) and 2.0 CDTI (A20DTH) diesels: Astra, Insignia, Meriva, Mokka, Zafira, Corsa and Cascada

Period mentioned

2006–2019

Symptoms

Coolant loss with no visible leak or white smoke (cracked EGR cooler); power loss and rough idle (clogged EGR); on the 2.0 CDTI, water pump noise before the belt breaks.

Possible cause described

On the 2.0 CDTI the EGR cooler cracks internally (common between 100,000 and 180,000 km) and the timing belt, on an interference engine, breaks early, often because the water pump seizes. On the 1.7 CDTI the EGR fills with carbon between 80,000 and 150,000 km. On the 1.6 CDTI the EGR cooler also leaks internally.

Check for the garage

Watch the coolant level, check whether the 2.0 CDTI belt and water pump were replaced together and inspect the EGR.

Cost cited in the source

2.0 CDTI EGR cooler: approx. €550–1,650; belt kit with pump: €450–750 at a German garage; 1.7 CDTI EGR: €370–1,100 (converted from dollars)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Mileage cited in the database: 80,000–180,000 km. This is not a maintenance interval and does not predict a failure.

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Engine / equipment

1.4 Turbo A14NET (Astra J, Meriva B, Mokka, Zafira C, Cascada…)

Period mentioned

2009–2018

Symptoms

Chain rattle, engine light and lack of power. Note: a rattle lasting only 1–3 seconds on a cold start is usually the dual-mass flywheel, not the chain.

Possible cause described

The timing chain on the 1.4 Turbo stretches, a different problem from the naturally aspirated 1.2 and 1.4.

Check for the garage

Listen to how long the noise lasts on a cold start and check chain stretch with a diagnostic tool before replacing it.

Cost cited in the source

Chain: approx. €820–3,700 (converted from dollars)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Engine / equipment

FIRE 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 petrol, 8 and 16 valves (Panda, Punto, 500, Doblò, Idea, Linea, Lancia Ypsilon and Musa)

Period mentioned

2000–2020

Symptoms

Coolant loss, white smoke or mayonnaise-like oil (head gasket); misfires and, if the ECU is damaged, the car will not start or cuts out.

Possible cause described

A very robust engine with three weak points: the head gasket, which fails mostly between 80,000 and 150,000 km if the cooling system is neglected; the timing belt, whose failure bends valves on the 1.1, all 16-valve engines and the 1.2 with VVT; and the ignition coils, which as they degrade can damage the ECU.

Check for the garage

Check the coolant level and oil filler cap, check when the belt was last changed (also by age) and test the coils before they fail.

Cost cited in the source

Ignition coil: €40–60; head gasket and belt: depends on the garageA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Mileage cited in the database: 80,000–150,000 km. This is not a maintenance interval and does not predict a failure.

Sources from the original database

Engine / equipment

Aisin EAT6 and EAT8 automatic gearboxes (308, 3008, 5008, 508, 2008, C4 Picasso, C5 Aircross, C4, DS 7, Grandland…)

Period mentioned

2013–2026

Symptoms

Hesitation or a jolt between 1st and 2nd, torque converter shudder in traffic, harsh or delayed shifts and a gearbox fault warning, especially on 2017–2019 3008s.

Possible cause described

Torque converter wear or drift, valve deposits from degraded oil and software faults. Peugeot treats the oil as lifetime, but dirty or low oil causes harsh shifts.

Check for the garage

Check oil level and condition, update the gearbox software at the dealer and, after an oil change, record it with DiagBox and reset the adaptations.

Cost cited in the source

Oil change and update: the most common fix; torque converter or valve body: specialist garage repairA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Engine / equipment

e-CMP platform EVs with the Mahle on-board charger: Peugeot e-208, e-2008 and e-Rifter, Citroën ë-C4 and ë-Berlingo, DS 3 E-Tense, Opel Corsa-e, Mokka-e and Combo-e

Period mentioned

2019–2024

Symptoms

AC charging (home or public) becomes erratic, drops from 11 kW to about 7 kW or fails completely with messages such as “Charging paused” or a critical error. DC fast charging keeps working.

Possible cause described

The Mahle on-board charger, which converts AC into DC for the battery, fails. It was fitted to at least ten Stellantis EV models until 2024, when the supplier was changed. There is no recall, but in the Netherlands its warranty was extended from two to four years in 2021, and in Denmark the consumer association FDM obtained a free replacement as a known defect.

Check for the garage

Test charging on a three-phase and a single-phase AC point, read the charger codes with DiagBox and check whether it has already been replaced and by which version. Claim warranty or known-defect treatment before paying.

Cost cited in the source

New charger: approx. €1,100–3,700 (converted from dollars) or about €5,300 at a Danish dealer; often covered by warranty or as a known defectA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Engine / equipment

Only configurations, equipment and VINs included in the documented assignments.

Period mentioned

Bulletin-specific period and equipment stated in each assignment.

Symptoms

Airbag warning illuminated; confirm connector diagnosis.

Possible cause described

Poor contact in the restraint-system connector can illuminate the airbag warning.

Check for the garage

A technician should diagnose the connector and repair/secure the loom under the HELLA bulletin and manufacturer procedure.

Cost cited in the source

No verifiable estimate; request a diagnostic and repair quotation.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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