KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot

Peugeot 3008 (I) 1.6 VTi common problems.

2009–2016 · Petrol

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

5 known faults with sources

1.4/1.6 VTi chain and ValvetronicTiming / Valvetronic

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.

Peugeot 3008 (I) 1.6 VTi: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine

Engine / equipment: 1.6 VTi in the Peugeot 3008 (I)
Period mentioned: 2009–2016
Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption (up to 20/10/2013); Temperature light on (up to 12/11/2013); [1.6 VTi/1.6 THP] Coolant leak (up to 01/10/2012); [1.6 VTi/1.6 THP] Oil leak (up to 19/12/2012)
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 (up to 20/10/2013): Cylinder head or engine. 2) Temperature light on (up to 12/11/2013): Temperature sensor. 3) [1.6 VTi/1.6 THP] Coolant leak (up to 01/10/2012): Water pump. 4) [1.6 VTi/1.6 THP] Oil leak (up to 19/12/2012): Oil pump solenoid valve.
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.

Peugeot 3008 (I): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox

Engine / equipment: Peugeot 3008 (I), all engines
Period mentioned: 2009–2016
Symptoms: Cannot shift down from 4th to 3rd with the 5-speed manual (up to 16/05/2010); Jumps out of 2nd with the 6-speed manual (up to 31/05/2013); Loss of drive with the 6-speed automatic (up to 31/03/2015); Stiff 1st, 2nd and reverse with the 6-speed manual (up to 03/05/2015); Rear noise on the HYbrid4
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) Cannot shift down from 4th to 3rd with the 5-speed manual (up to 16/05/2010): Clutch. 2) Jumps out of 2nd with the 6-speed manual (up to 31/05/2013): Gearbox control module. 3) Loss of drive with the 6-speed automatic (up to 31/03/2015): Driveshaft. 4) Stiff 1st, 2nd and reverse with the 6-speed manual (up to 03/05/2015): Clutch. 5) Rear noise on the HYbrid4: Electric machine reduction gear.
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.

Peugeot 3008 (I): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering

Engine / equipment: Peugeot 3008 (I), all engines
Period mentioned: 2009–2016
Symptoms: Electric parking brake faults (up to 16/03/2011); Steering noise (up to 20/03/2011); ABS/ESP light on (up to 01/06/2012); Steering wheel vibration (up to 30/03/2014); Front axle knocking
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) Electric parking brake faults (up to 16/03/2011): Switch or brake to be replaced. 2) Steering noise (up to 20/03/2011): Steering column. 3) ABS/ESP light on (up to 01/06/2012): Harness to be repaired or wheel sensor. 4) Steering wheel vibration (up to 30/03/2014): Brake discs. 5) Front axle knocking: Shock absorber top mounts, shock absorbers or anti-roll bar links (up to 12/05/2014).
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.

Peugeot 3008 (I): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems

Engine / equipment: Peugeot 3008 (I), all engines
Period mentioned: 2009–2016
Symptoms: Worn leather steering wheel (from 01/06/2009 to 31/01/2013); Air conditioning does not cool (up to 11/11/2014); RT6 navigation faults: buttons (up to 01/05/2013) or black screen (up to 31/01/2015)
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) Worn leather steering wheel (from 01/06/2009 to 31/01/2013): Steering wheel to be replaced. 2) Air conditioning does not cool (up to 11/11/2014): Air conditioning condenser. 3) RT6 navigation faults: buttons (up to 01/05/2013) or black screen (up to 31/01/2015): 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.