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KNOWN FAULTS · Citroën

Known faults for the Citroën C5 Aircross (II).

2025–2026 · Hybrid / Plug-in hybrid / Electric

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

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1 known fault with sources

Engines: 1.2 Hybrid (Hybrid) · Plug-in Hybrid (Plug-in hybrid)

Applies if: Only if fitted with the automatic gearbox described in the record.

EAT6/EAT8 jerking and torque converterAutomatic gearbox
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

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Engines for this model

Engines: ë-C5 Aircross (Electric)

No documented known faults

We searched for faults of this engine in official recall campaigns from several countries, in the manufacturer's technical bulletins, in owner forums and in the specialist press, and there is no recurring fault documented with sources. Last search: October 18, 2026.

It's a good sign, but not a guarantee: keep up its maintenance and, if you notice anything, analyse it.

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