KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot
Peugeot 2008 (I) 1.5 BlueHDi (desde 2018) common problems.
2013–2019 · Diesel
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8 known faults with sources
AdBlue system failure (start countdown)Exhaust and emissions (AdBlue)
- 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
French Car Forum: AdBlue fault on a 3008 2.0 BlueHDiFrench Car Forum: AdBlue on a 308 1.6 BlueHDiElektroda: AdBlue cases in the PSA group
View full entry1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chainValve timing
- 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
Peugeot UK: official information on the 1.5 BlueHDiVienna.at: recall of 140,000 vehiclesAutobiz: Gates reinforced chain kitAutoscore: 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5)
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) 1.5 BlueHDi (from 2018): known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- 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
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)
- 1.2 PureTechPetrol
- 1.6 VTiPetrol
- 1.6 HDiDiesel
- 1.6 BlueHDiDiesel
- All known faults for the Peugeot 2008 (I)