KNOWN FAULTS · Citroën
Citroën Berlingo (III) ë-Berlingo common problems.
2018–2026 · Electric
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6 known faults with sources
On-board charger failure (e-CMP)Charging (on-board charger)
- 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
New Mobility: complaints about Stellantis on-board chargersFDM (Denmark): known Peugeot e-2008 charger faultCarchecker: Citroën ë-C4 50 kWhAu7o: Peugeot e-208 on-board charger
View full entryCitroën Berlingo (III) ë-Berlingo: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- ë-Berlingo in the Citroën Berlingo (III)
- Period mentioned
- 2018–2026
- Symptoms
- The electric motor will not start; Will not go into Ready mode or loses power (up to 01/06/2024); Slow charging; Cannot be charged; Knocking around the engine (built up to 26/04/2021); Stop & Start not working
- 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) The electric motor will not start: Reprogramming or even motor replacement. 2) Will not go into Ready mode or loses power (up to 01/06/2024): Reprogramming or motor replacement. 3) Slow charging: Reprogramming or on-board charger replacement. 4) Cannot be charged: Charging socket and/or on-board charger. 5) Knocking around the engine (built up to 26/04/2021): Engine torque rod (dog bone mount). 6) Stop & Start not working: Battery.
- 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
View full entryCitroën Berlingo (III): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Citroën Berlingo (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2018–2026
- Symptoms
- [1.5 with the 5-speed manual] Reverse will not engage (up to 30/03/2019); [6-speed manual] Jumps out of 3rd gear (up to 31/08/2019); [6-speed manual] Siren-like whine from 50 to 130 km/h on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 23/05/2019); [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 5th and 6th (up to 30/09/2020); [6-speed manual] Squeak when pressing the clutch on the 1.2 (up to 01/09/2021); [EAT8 automatic] Automatic gearbox fault light; [other] Scraping noise and loss of traction (up to 30/03/2020)
- 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) [1.5 with the 5-speed manual] Reverse will not engage (up to 30/03/2019): Gear lever. 2) [6-speed manual] Jumps out of 3rd gear (up to 31/08/2019): 3rd gear and 3rd/4th synchroniser. 3) [6-speed manual] Siren-like whine from 50 to 130 km/h on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 23/05/2019): V258 gearbox replaced with the V259. 4) [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 5th and 6th (up to 30/09/2020): Forks, gears and synchronisers. 5) [6-speed manual] Squeak when pressing the clutch on the 1.2 (up to 01/09/2021): Clutch kit. 6) [EAT8 automatic] Automatic gearbox fault light: Hydraulic block or gearbox. 7) [other] Scraping noise and loss of traction (up to 30/03/2020): Left and/or right driveshaft.
- 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
View full entryCitroën Berlingo (III): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Citroën Berlingo (III), 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
View full entryCitroën Berlingo (III): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Citroën Berlingo (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2018–2026
- Symptoms
- Air conditioning does not cool (up to 02/04/2019); "Automatic braking fault" message (up to 01/05/2019); Driver airbag light on (up to 30/07/2019); Ventilation noise (up to 30/04/2019); Poor reversing camera image (up to 13/11/2021); Air conditioning no longer cools (up to 24/01/2022); GPS navigation faults (up to 02/04/2023)
- 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) Air conditioning does not cool (up to 02/04/2019): Tighten the air conditioning line. 2) "Automatic braking fault" message (up to 01/05/2019): Wiring harness to be repaired. 3) Driver airbag light on (up to 30/07/2019): Wiring harness to be repaired. 4) Ventilation noise (up to 30/04/2019): Cabin blower. 5) Poor reversing camera image (up to 13/11/2021): Camera to be replaced. 6) Air conditioning no longer cools (up to 24/01/2022): Compressor. 7) GPS navigation faults (up to 02/04/2023): 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
View full entryCitroën Berlingo (III): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Citroën Berlingo (III), 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 when refuelling (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 when refuelling (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.