KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot
Peugeot 2008 (II) 1.5 BlueHDi common problems.
2019–2026 · 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 (II) 1.5 BlueHDi: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.5 BlueHDi in the Peugeot 2008 (II)
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- Engine sometimes will not start (up to 15/09/2020); Engine warning light on (up to 15/09/2020); Timing belt noise from oxidation (up to 01/10/2021); Engine warning light on; AdBlue warning light on (up to 31/12/2022); Engine warning light on when cold (up to 31/12/2022); Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (up to early February 2023); AdBlue leak (up to 26/02/2023); Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head (up to 31/03/2023); Engine noise at idle or under light acceleration (up to 14/10/2023); Loss of power, jerking or will not start (DV5 Euro 6.4)
- 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 sometimes will not start (up to 15/09/2020): Starter motor. 2) Engine warning light on (up to 15/09/2020): Intake air sensor. 3) Timing belt noise from oxidation (up to 01/10/2021): Belt to be replaced. 4) Engine warning light on: Engine harness (up to 31/08/2021) or glow plugs (up to 16/11/2022). 5) AdBlue warning light on (up to 31/12/2022): 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. 6) Engine warning light on when cold (up to 31/12/2022): Catalytic converter or particulate filter to be replaced. 7) Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (up to early February 2023): Camshaft chain and tensioner, timing kit, camshafts and valves. Fully covered up to 7 years or 180,000 km. 8) AdBlue leak (up to 26/02/2023): AdBlue injector. 9) Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head (up to 31/03/2023): Seal and sealing to be rectified. 10) Engine noise at idle or under light acceleration (up to 14/10/2023): Dual-mass flywheel. 11) Loss of power, jerking or will not start (DV5 Euro 6.4): Injection pump and rail, injectors 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 (II): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 2008 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 5th and 6th (up to 30/09/2020); [6-speed manual] Clutch fluid leak (up to 20/06/2023 on the DV5 diesel and up to 31/05/2023 on the 1.2 petrol); [6-speed manual] Gears jump out (up to 08/02/2024); [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 1st, 2nd and/or reverse (up to 08/02/2024); [EAT8 automatic] Will not start on the 1.2 PureTech; [EAT8 automatic] "Automatic gearbox fault" message
- 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) [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 5th and 6th (up to 30/09/2020): Forks, gears and synchronisers. 2) [6-speed manual] Clutch fluid leak (up to 20/06/2023 on the DV5 diesel and up to 31/05/2023 on the 1.2 petrol): Clutch slave cylinder to be replaced. 3) [6-speed manual] Gears jump out (up to 08/02/2024): Gear selector shaft and cassette. 4) [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 1st, 2nd and/or reverse (up to 08/02/2024): Fork, gears and synchroniser. 5) [EAT8 automatic] Will not start on the 1.2 PureTech: Starter motor to be replaced. 6) [EAT8 automatic] "Automatic gearbox fault" message: Hydraulic block and solenoid valve or complete gearbox 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 (II): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 2008 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- Rear crossmember (axle) knocking (up to 04/07/2021); Rear axle noise (up to 25/10/2021); Front axle knocking (up to 29/05/2022)
- 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) Rear crossmember (axle) knocking (up to 04/07/2021): Rectify or replace the protectors. 2) Rear axle noise (up to 25/10/2021): Refit or replace the rear crossmember protectors. 3) Front axle knocking (up to 29/05/2022): Front hub carrier lower ball joint.
- 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 (II): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 2008 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- Ignition cannot be switched on (up to 22/09/2020); Water at the front occupants' feet (up to 21/02/2021); Selected temperature is lost after switching off (up to 04/05/2021); Poor reversing camera image (up to 13/11/2021); Front seat lowers by itself (up to 02/03/2022); GPS shows the wrong position (up to 04/05/2022); Connected navigation faults (up to 02/04/2023); Crack in the centre of the driver's airbag cover (up to 30/06/2023); Instrument cluster screen black, or even the touchscreen (up to 01/03/2024)
- 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) Ignition cannot be switched on (up to 22/09/2020): Electric steering lock. 2) Water at the front occupants' feet (up to 21/02/2021): Check the pipes or replace the drain box. 3) Selected temperature is lost after switching off (up to 04/05/2021): Multifunction front panel to be replaced. 4) Poor reversing camera image (up to 13/11/2021): Camera to be replaced. 5) Front seat lowers by itself (up to 02/03/2022): Control to be replaced. 6) GPS shows the wrong position (up to 04/05/2022): GPS aerial. 7) Connected navigation faults (up to 02/04/2023): Software update. 8) Crack in the centre of the driver's airbag cover (up to 30/06/2023): Airbag to be replaced. 9) Instrument cluster screen black, or even the touchscreen (up to 01/03/2024): Radio-frequency supervision unit 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 (II): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 2008 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- Parking aids fail (up to 13/09/2020); Tailgate will not open (up to 26/07/2022); Fuel flap will not close (up to 16/01/2023); Rear lights deteriorated around the edge (up to 02/07/2023)
- 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) Parking aids fail (up to 13/09/2020): Harness and/or sensors. 2) Tailgate will not open (up to 26/07/2022): Switch. 3) Fuel flap will not close (up to 16/01/2023): Actuator. 4) Rear lights deteriorated around the edge (up to 02/07/2023): Lights 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.