KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot
Peugeot 2008 (I) 1.2 PureTech common problems.
2013–2019 · Petrol
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7 known faults with sources
Oil-bath timing belt degradationTiming / lubrication
- 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
PMM: 1.2 PureTech maintenanceGates Tech Zone: PureTech belt-in-oilCarchecker: Citroën C4 Cactus 1.2 PureTechAu7o: Peugeot 2008 PureTech
View full entryApplies 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
Service4Service: Peugeot EAT6 and EAT8 gearboxesService4Service: Citroën EAT6 and EAT8 gearboxesFrench Car Forum: EAT6 oil and adaptationAutodoc: common Peugeot 3008 problems
View full entryPeugeot 2008 (I) 1.2 PureTech: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- 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
View full entryPeugeot 2008 (I): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- 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
View full entryPeugeot 2008 (I): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- 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
View full entryPeugeot 2008 (I): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- 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
View full entryPeugeot 2008 (I): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
- 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
View full entryOther engines of the Peugeot 2008 (I)
- 1.6 VTiPetrol
- 1.6 HDiDiesel
- 1.6 BlueHDiDiesel
- 1.5 BlueHDi (desde 2018)Diesel
- All known faults for the Peugeot 2008 (I)