Known faults for the Peugeot 2008 (I).

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.

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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

1.2 PureTech in the Peugeot 2008 (I)

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

[1.2 VTi] Engine warning light on; [1.2 VTi] Engine noise; [1.2 VTi] Loss of power (up to 21/08/2014); [1.2 VTi] Engine warning light on (up to 28/05/2019); Engine noise; Engine warning light on (up to 21/02/2018); Whistling at the rear (up to 01/01/2018); Knocking (up to 13/05/2019); Engine jerking and judder from carbon in the cylinder head (until the end of production); Big loss of power when pulling away or under hard acceleration (until the end of production); Hard starting; Engine warning light on; [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Diagnostic warning light on; [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Oil pressure light on from timing belt wear (until the end of production); [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Oil consumption (over 0.30 l per 1,000 km); [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Engine warning light on (up to 28/05/2019); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

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) [1.2 VTi] Engine warning light on: Air pressure sensor (up to 20/04/2016), knock sensor (up to 05/12/2015), coolant temperature sensor (up to 15/08/2016) or engine speed sensor (up to 22/08/2017). 2) [1.2 VTi] Engine noise: Engine (up to 05/03/2014), crankshaft pulley (up to 29/04/2014) or belt (up to 12/03/2017). 3) [1.2 VTi] Loss of power (up to 21/08/2014): Camshaft phaser. 4) [1.2 VTi] Engine warning light on (up to 28/05/2019): Oxygen sensor. 5) Engine noise: Crankshaft pulley (up to 11/09/2016) or accessory belt (up to 28/05/2017). 6) Engine warning light on (up to 21/02/2018): Spark plugs or engine. 7) Whistling at the rear (up to 01/01/2018): Fuel pump and sender assembly. 8) Knocking (up to 13/05/2019): Right engine mount. 9) Engine jerking and judder from carbon in the cylinder head (until the end of production): Cylinder head cleaning, spark plugs or engine. 10) Big loss of power when pulling away or under hard acceleration (until the end of production): High-pressure pump (Delphi). 11) Hard starting: Injectors and high-pressure pump. 12) Engine warning light on: Engine speed sensor (up to 22/08/2017), variable valve timing solenoid or spark plugs (up to 21/02/2018). 13) [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Diagnostic warning light on: Ignition coil. 14) [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Oil pressure light on from timing belt wear (until the end of production): Oil pump and belt. Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 15) [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Oil consumption (over 0.30 l per 1,000 km): Engine (EB2 up to 01/07/2018) or oil separator (EB2 Gen 2, from July 2018 to the end of production). Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 16) [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Engine warning light on (up to 28/05/2019): Oxygen sensor. 17) Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014): Air conditioning pipes. 18) Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018): Engine start unit.

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

Engine / equipment

Peugeot 2008 (I), all engines

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

Clutch slips (up to 05/11/2013 on the 1.4 HDi or up to 27/01/2015 on the 1.2 VTi); Stiff 1st, 2nd and reverse with the 6-speed manual (up to 03/05/2015); Gear lever vibrates in 5th (up to 14/09/2016 on the 1.2 VTi or up to 28/02/2017 on the 1.2 turbo); Gears will not engage (up to 29/03/2018); Soft clutch pedal (up to 05/04/2018); Centre console vibration with the EAT6 automatic (up to 31/05/2018); Stiff reverse (up to 03/02/2019); 5th gear will not stay engaged, 5-speed manual (up to 30/09/2019)

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) Clutch slips (up to 05/11/2013 on the 1.4 HDi or up to 27/01/2015 on the 1.2 VTi): Clutch kit. 2) Stiff 1st, 2nd and reverse with the 6-speed manual (up to 03/05/2015): Clutch. 3) Gear lever vibrates in 5th (up to 14/09/2016 on the 1.2 VTi or up to 28/02/2017 on the 1.2 turbo): Clutch. 4) Gears will not engage (up to 29/03/2018): Lever. 5) Soft clutch pedal (up to 05/04/2018): Clutch master and slave cylinders. 6) Centre console vibration with the EAT6 automatic (up to 31/05/2018): Lever. 7) Stiff reverse (up to 03/02/2019): 3rd/4th gear fork. 8) 5th gear will not stay engaged, 5-speed manual (up to 30/09/2019): 5th gear synchroniser and gear. 9) Centre console vibration with the EAT6 automatic (up to 31/05/2018): Selector lever.

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

Engine / equipment

Peugeot 2008 (I), all engines

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

Noise when driving forwards or backwards (up to 14/09/2014); Whistling at the rear (up to 01/01/2018); Front axle noise

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) Noise when driving forwards or backwards (up to 14/09/2014): Hub carrier bearing. 2) Whistling at the rear (up to 01/01/2018): Fuel pump and sender. 3) Front axle noise: Steering links (up to 25/12/2017), shock absorbers (up to 31/01/2018) or shock absorber mounts (up to 19/03/2019).

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

Engine / equipment

Peugeot 2008 (I), all engines

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

"System faulty" message, black screen (up to 26/06/2014) or poor radio reception (up to 30/06/2014); Air conditioning blower faults (from 01/08/2014 to 31/03/2015); Ventilation faults (up to 04/01/2016); Air conditioning does not cool (up to 04/12/2016); SMEG multimedia system faults; Indicators do not cancel by themselves (up to 16/10/2018); Gear lever gaiter torn (up to 09/11/2018)

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) "System faulty" message, black screen (up to 26/06/2014) or poor radio reception (up to 30/06/2014): GPS unit to be replaced. 2) Air conditioning blower faults (from 01/08/2014 to 31/03/2015): Blower to be replaced. 3) Ventilation faults (up to 04/01/2016): Harness to be repaired. 4) Air conditioning does not cool (up to 04/12/2016): Evaporator. 5) SMEG multimedia system faults: Update. 6) Indicators do not cancel by themselves (up to 16/10/2018): Stalk switch under the steering wheel to be replaced. 7) Gear lever gaiter torn (up to 09/11/2018): Gaiter 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

Engine / equipment

Peugeot 2008 (I), all engines

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

Doors cannot be locked (up to 16/01/2018); Electric door mirrors jam (up to 18/09/2018)

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) Doors cannot be locked (up to 16/01/2018): Lock. 2) Electric door mirrors jam (up to 18/09/2018): Mirrors 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

Engine / equipment

Naturally aspirated 1.4 and 1.6 VTi from the Prince family (EP3/EP6C), including the MINI One and Cooper 1.4/1.6 (N12/N16)

Period mentioned

2006–2017

Symptoms

Chain rattle on cold starts, unstable idle, stalling and an engine light with variable valve timing codes (P1030, P1062, P101A, P1025).

Possible cause described

The chain stretches and the tensioner fails early, often before 100,000 km. A stretched chain throws the timing out and makes the Valvetronic learning fail, which gets mistaken for a Valvetronic fault.

Check for the garage

Listen to a cold start and check the timing and chain condition before replacing Valvetronic parts or repeating adaptations.

Cost cited in the source

Tensioner and chain: approx. €750–1,700 (converted from dollars)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Mileage cited in the database: up to 100,000 km. This is not a maintenance interval and does not predict a failure.

Sources from the original database

Engine / equipment

1.6 VTi in the Peugeot 2008 (I)

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

Excessive oil consumption; Engine noise; Engine warning light on (up to 31/01/2015); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

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) Excessive oil consumption: Engine or cylinder head. 2) Engine noise: Timing tensioner or vacuum pump. 3) Engine warning light on (up to 31/01/2015): Cylinder head to be replaced. 4) Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014): Air conditioning pipes. 5) Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018): Engine start unit.

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

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.

Sources from the original database

Engine / equipment

1.6 HDi in the Peugeot 2008 (I)

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

Diesel smell (up to 12/04/2014); Engine noise (up to 07/06/2014); Engine warning light on (up to 01/09/2015); Oil leak (from 01/11/2013 to 15/03/2016); [1.6 e-HDi] Engine warning light on; [1.6 e-HDi] Unstable idle when warm (up to 17/09/2013); [1.6 e-HDi] Jerking on the e-HDi 115 (up to 28/02/2014); [1.6 e-HDi] Particulate filter clogged (up to 11/04/2014); [1.4 HDi/1.6 e-HDi/BlueHDi] Coolant leak (up to 31/12/2018); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

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) Diesel smell (up to 12/04/2014): Injector return pipes. 2) Engine noise (up to 07/06/2014): Crankshaft gear and belt. 3) Engine warning light on (up to 01/09/2015): Turbo solenoid valve. 4) Oil leak (from 01/11/2013 to 15/03/2016): Turbo pipe. 5) [1.6 e-HDi] Engine warning light on: EGR valve. 6) [1.6 e-HDi] Unstable idle when warm (up to 17/09/2013): High-pressure sensor. 7) [1.6 e-HDi] Jerking on the e-HDi 115 (up to 28/02/2014): Injectors. 8) [1.6 e-HDi] Particulate filter clogged (up to 11/04/2014): Particulate filter cleaning. 9) [1.4 HDi/1.6 e-HDi/BlueHDi] Coolant leak (up to 31/12/2018): Water pump. 10) Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014): Air conditioning pipes. 11) Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018): Engine start unit.

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

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 BlueHDi in the Peugeot 2008 (I)

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

Engine warning light on; AdBlue light on (until the end of production); Jerking (up to 07/06/2018); Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head (up to 29/03/2019); Engine stalls because the camshaft pulley breaks (up to 30/09/2018); [1.4 HDi/1.6 e-HDi/BlueHDi] Coolant leak (up to 31/12/2018); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

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) Engine warning light on: EGR valve (from 02/10/2015 to 16/06/2016) or engine wiring harness (up to 20/12/2017). 2) AdBlue light on (until the end of production): AdBlue tank to be replaced. Fully covered up to 5 years or 150,000 km, partly from 5 to 8 years or up to 210,000 km. 3) Jerking (up to 07/06/2018): Exhaust valves. 4) Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head (up to 29/03/2019): Reseal. 5) Engine stalls because the camshaft pulley breaks (up to 30/09/2018): Timing, top end or even the complete engine. 6) [1.4 HDi/1.6 e-HDi/BlueHDi] Coolant leak (up to 31/12/2018): Water pump. 7) Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014): Air conditioning pipes. 8) Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018): Engine start unit.

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

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

1.5 BlueHDi (from 2018) in the Peugeot 2008 (I)

Period mentioned

2013–2019

Symptoms

Engine warning light on (until the end of production); Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (until the end of production); AdBlue leak (until the end of production); Timing belt noise from oxidation (until the end of production); Engine noise at idle or under light acceleration (until the end of production); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

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) Engine warning light on (until the end of production): Intake air sensor or engine harness; catalytic converter or particulate filter to be replaced. 2) Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (until the end of production): Camshaft chain and tensioner, timing kit, camshafts and valves. Fully covered up to 7 years or 180,000 km. 3) AdBlue leak (until the end of production): AdBlue injector. 4) Timing belt noise from oxidation (until the end of production): Belt to be replaced. 5) Engine noise at idle or under light acceleration (until the end of production): Dual-mass flywheel. 6) Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014): Air conditioning pipes. 7) Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018): Engine start unit.

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