Peugeot 2008 (I) 1.6 VTi common problems.

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

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

1.6 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

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