KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot
Peugeot 2008 (II) e-2008 common problems.
2019–2026 · Electric
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
5 known faults with sources
On-board charger failure (e-CMP)Charging (on-board charger)
- Engine / equipment
- e-CMP platform EVs with the Mahle on-board charger: Peugeot e-208, e-2008 and e-Rifter, Citroën ë-C4 and ë-Berlingo, DS 3 E-Tense, Opel Corsa-e, Mokka-e and Combo-e
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2024
- Symptoms
- AC charging (home or public) becomes erratic, drops from 11 kW to about 7 kW or fails completely with messages such as “Charging paused” or a critical error. DC fast charging keeps working.
- Possible cause described
- The Mahle on-board charger, which converts AC into DC for the battery, fails. It was fitted to at least ten Stellantis EV models until 2024, when the supplier was changed. There is no recall, but in the Netherlands its warranty was extended from two to four years in 2021, and in Denmark the consumer association FDM obtained a free replacement as a known defect.
- Check for the garage
- Test charging on a three-phase and a single-phase AC point, read the charger codes with DiagBox and check whether it has already been replaced and by which version. Claim warranty or known-defect treatment before paying.
- Cost cited in the source
- New charger: approx. €1,100–3,700 (converted from dollars) or about €5,300 at a Danish dealer; often covered by warranty or as a known defectA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
New Mobility: complaints about Stellantis on-board chargersFDM (Denmark): known Peugeot e-2008 charger faultCarchecker: Citroën ë-C4 50 kWhAu7o: Peugeot e-208 on-board charger
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.