KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot
Peugeot 208 (II) 1.5 BlueHDi common problems.
2019–2026 · Diesel
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7 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 entryPeugeot 208 (II) 1.5 BlueHDi: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.5 BlueHDi in the Peugeot 208 (II)
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- Engine warning light on (up to 15/09/2020); Engine warning light on (up to 31/08/2021); Engine warning light on when cold (up to 31/12/2022); AdBlue light on (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); Timing belt noise from oxidation (up to 25/03/2023); Engine noise at idle or under light acceleration (up to 14/10/2023); Loss of power, jerking or will not start on the 1.5 BlueHDi DV5 Euro 6.4; Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head
- 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 (up to 15/09/2020): Intake air sensor to be replaced. 2) Engine warning light on (up to 31/08/2021): Engine wiring harness to be replaced. 3) Engine warning light on when cold (up to 31/12/2022): Catalytic converter and/or particulate filter to be replaced. 4) AdBlue 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). 5) 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 5 years or 150,000 km). 6) AdBlue leak (up to 26/02/2023): AdBlue injector to be replaced. 7) Timing belt noise from oxidation (up to 25/03/2023): Timing belt to be replaced. 8) Engine noise at idle or under light acceleration (up to 14/10/2023): Dual-mass flywheel to be replaced. 9) Loss of power, jerking or will not start on the 1.5 BlueHDi DV5 Euro 6.4: Injection pump and rail and/or injectors to be replaced. 10) Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head: Seal and sealing to be rectified.
- 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 208 (II): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 208 (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] Gear lever moves in 4th or 6th (up to 01/10/2022); [6-speed manual] Clutch fluid leak (up to 31/05/2023 on the 1.2 PureTech and up to 20/06/2023 on the 1.5 BlueHDi); [6-speed manual] Gears may jump out on the 1.5 BlueHDi (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 to be replaced. 2) [6-speed manual] Gear lever moves in 4th or 6th (up to 01/10/2022): Internal gearbox selector. 3) [6-speed manual] Clutch fluid leak (up to 31/05/2023 on the 1.2 PureTech and up to 20/06/2023 on the 1.5 BlueHDi): Clutch slave cylinder to be replaced. 4) [6-speed manual] Gears may jump out on the 1.5 BlueHDi (up to 08/02/2024): Gear selector shaft and cassette to be replaced. 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 even the 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 208 (II): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 208 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- [suspension] Rear crossmember knocking (up to 04/07/2021); [suspension] Knock when torque reverses (accelerating/lifting off) (up to 20/04/2022); [suspension] Front axle noise (up to 06/11/2023); [brakes] Electric parking brake does not apply in manual mode (up to 01/02/2022); [brakes] ABS and/or ESP light on; [brakes] Steering wheel vibration when braking (up to 17/02/2024, with 283 mm discs)
- 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) [suspension] Rear crossmember knocking (up to 04/07/2021): Rectify or replace the protectors. 2) [suspension] Knock when torque reverses (accelerating/lifting off) (up to 20/04/2022): Hub carrier bearing to be replaced. 3) [suspension] Front axle noise (up to 06/11/2023): Anti-roll bar links to be replaced. 4) [brakes] Electric parking brake does not apply in manual mode (up to 01/02/2022): Reprogramming or parking brake button replacement. 5) [brakes] ABS and/or ESP light on: Rear wheel speed sensor harnesses (up to 10/07/2022) or speed sensors to be replaced. 6) [brakes] Steering wheel vibration when braking (up to 17/02/2024, with 283 mm discs): Discs, pads, driveshaft nuts or front hub carriers depending on diagnosis.
- 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 208 (II): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 208 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- [multimedia] Selected temperature is lost after switching off (up to 02/05/2021); [multimedia] Poor reversing camera image (up to 13/11/2021); [multimedia] Connected navigation faults (up to 02/04/2023); [multimedia] Instrument cluster and/or centre screen black (up to 01/03/2024); [climate control] No air from the centre vents (up to 30/08/2020); [electrics] Ignition cannot be switched on (up to 22/09/2020); [electrics] Front electric window faults (up to 26/10/2020); [seats] Driver's seat lowers by itself (up to 16/08/2022)
- 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) [multimedia] Selected temperature is lost after switching off (up to 02/05/2021): Multifunction front panel to be replaced. 2) [multimedia] Poor reversing camera image (up to 13/11/2021): Camera to be replaced. 3) [multimedia] Connected navigation faults (up to 02/04/2023): Software update. 4) [multimedia] Instrument cluster and/or centre screen black (up to 01/03/2024): Radio-frequency supervision unit to be replaced. 5) [climate control] No air from the centre vents (up to 30/08/2020): Climate control unit or heater unit to be replaced. 6) [electrics] Ignition cannot be switched on (up to 22/09/2020): Electric steering lock. 7) [electrics] Front electric window faults (up to 26/10/2020): Motor to be replaced. 8) [seats] Driver's seat lowers by itself (up to 16/08/2022): Control 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 208 (II): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 208 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- [tailgate] Water marks in the boot (up to 20/10/2020); [doors and openings] Front windows slow to rise (up to 05/04/2022); [doors and openings] Bonnet hard to open (up to 08/01/2023); [doors and openings] Fuel flap will not close; [other] Parking aid faults (up to 13/09/2020)
- 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) [tailgate] Water marks in the boot (up to 20/10/2020): Tailgate badge to be replaced. 2) [doors and openings] Front windows slow to rise (up to 05/04/2022): Channel to be modified. 3) [doors and openings] Bonnet hard to open (up to 08/01/2023): Release to be replaced. 4) [doors and openings] Fuel flap will not close: Filler housing (up to 26/09/2021) or actuator (up to 19/05/2023) replaced. 5) [other] Parking aid faults (up to 13/09/2020): Harness and detection sensor 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.