KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot
Peugeot 3008 (II) Hybrid / Hybrid4 common problems.
2016–2023 · Plug-in hybrid
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7 known faults with sources
PSA plug-in hybrid battery corrosionHigh-voltage battery
- Engine / equipment
- PSA plug-in hybrids: Peugeot 3008 and 508, Citroën C5 Aircross, DS 7 and Opel Grandland
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2023
- Symptoms
- Usually none. In severe cases, smoke, overheating or a battery fire.
- Possible cause described
- Water can get into the battery compartment and rust its reinforcement until it is perforated. Stellantis ran several recalls: first anti-corrosion treatment and drain holes, then a battery software update and battery replacement if it does not comply.
- Check for the garage
- Confirm by VIN that the battery recalls have been done and look for rust on the battery box.
- Cost cited in the source
- Free under the recallsA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Car-recalls.eu: fire risk in 90,000 Citroën, DS, Opel and Peugeot hybridsClubAlfa: Stellantis replaces plug-in hybrid batteries
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 3008 (II) Hybrid / Hybrid4: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- Hybrid / Hybrid4 in the Peugeot 3008 (II)
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2023
- Symptoms
- Engine jerking (up to 04/10/2020); Electric driving mode unavailable (up to 04/10/2020); Inconsistent charging time shown (from 03/02/2020 to 02/11/2020); Rear noise and "drivetrain fault" message on the 300 hp PHEV (up to 13/12/2021); 4x4 light comes on and electric mode unavailable (up to 04/07/2022); Coolant leak (up to 22/12/2022); Engine overheating; Will not start, "electric drive fault" message; Traction battery cannot be charged and the light turns from green to white (up to 22/03/2023); "Electric drive system fault" message, will not go into Ready and will not charge; "Electric drive system fault" message (up to 31/03/2023); "Electric drive system fault, stop the vehicle" message and reduced steering assistance; Stop & Start faults (up to 22/12/2017)
- 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 jerking (up to 04/10/2020): Reprogramming or variable valve timing solenoid. 2) Electric driving mode unavailable (up to 04/10/2020): 12 V battery contactor to be replaced. 3) Inconsistent charging time shown (from 03/02/2020 to 02/11/2020): Instrument cluster to be replaced. 4) Rear noise and "drivetrain fault" message on the 300 hp PHEV (up to 13/12/2021): Wheel hub, rear driveshaft and reduction gear. 5) 4x4 light comes on and electric mode unavailable (up to 04/07/2022): On-board charger/converter to be replaced. 6) Coolant leak (up to 22/12/2022): 4-way valve of the heating circuit. 7) Engine overheating: Water pump friction wheel. 8) Will not start, "electric drive fault" message: Hybrid gearbox, fully covered up to 10 years or 160,000 km. 9) Traction battery cannot be charged and the light turns from green to white (up to 22/03/2023): Charging cable, charging socket or on-board charger. 10) "Electric drive system fault" message, will not go into Ready and will not charge: Traction battery. 11) "Electric drive system fault" message (up to 31/03/2023): On-board charger/converter to be replaced, plus the 12 V battery if needed; fully covered up to 5 years with unlimited mileage. 12) "Electric drive system fault, stop the vehicle" message and reduced steering assistance: Charge or replace the auxiliary (12 V) battery. 13) Stop & Start faults (up to 22/12/2017): Engine restart 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
View full entryPeugeot 3008 (II): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 3008 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2023
- Symptoms
- Front noise and the car no longer moves forwards or backwards (up to 22/01/2020); [6-speed manual] Judder when pulling away in 1st or reverse on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 09/01/2019); [6-speed manual] Crunch in 3rd on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 28/04/2019); [6-speed manual] Jumps out of 3rd on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 31/08/2019); [6-speed manual] Siren-like whine from 50 to 130 km/h on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 31/08/2019); [6-speed manual] Crunch when engaging 5th (from 01/05/2018 to 30/04/2021); [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 5th and 6th on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 30/09/2020); [EAT6 automatic] Park position will not engage (up to 30/09/2019); [EAT8 automatic] Jerks when shifting from 2nd to 3rd and in reverse (up to 30/06/2019)
- 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) Front noise and the car no longer moves forwards or backwards (up to 22/01/2020): Driveshafts. 2) [6-speed manual] Judder when pulling away in 1st or reverse on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 09/01/2019): Clutch kit and release bearing. 3) [6-speed manual] Crunch in 3rd on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 28/04/2019): 3rd gear and synchroniser. 4) [6-speed manual] Jumps out of 3rd on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 31/08/2019): 3rd/4th synchroniser, 3rd gear and selector finger shaft. 5) [6-speed manual] Siren-like whine from 50 to 130 km/h on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 31/08/2019): V258 gearbox replaced with the V259. 6) [6-speed manual] Crunch when engaging 5th (from 01/05/2018 to 30/04/2021): Gear and synchroniser. 7) [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 5th and 6th on the 1.2 PureTech (up to 30/09/2020): Synchronisers, gears and fork. 8) [EAT6 automatic] Park position will not engage (up to 30/09/2019): Gear selector lever. 9) [EAT8 automatic] Jerks when shifting from 2nd to 3rd and in reverse (up to 30/06/2019): 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 3008 (II): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 3008 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2023
- Symptoms
- Rear axle noise (up to 08/01/2017); Rear shock absorber leaks (up to 31/01/2018); Knock when turning the steering wheel (up to 23/07/2018); Steering column squeak (up to 15/04/2018); Front knocking (up to 01/06/2019); Front axle knocking; Steering wheel vibration and shake above 90 km/h (up to 31/08/2020); Front shock absorber noise (up to 30/09/2020)
- 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) Rear axle noise (up to 08/01/2017): Shock absorber top mounts and/or springs. 2) Rear shock absorber leaks (up to 31/01/2018): Rear shock absorbers. 3) Knock when turning the steering wheel (up to 23/07/2018): Steering rack. 4) Steering column squeak (up to 15/04/2018): Column joint. 5) Front knocking (up to 01/06/2019): Fit brake pad retaining springs. 6) Front axle knocking: Anti-roll bar link (up to 05/02/2019) or suspension arm (up to 10/02/2020). 7) Steering wheel vibration and shake above 90 km/h (up to 31/08/2020): Driveshafts, hub carriers and suspension arms. 8) Front shock absorber noise (up to 30/09/2020): Shock absorbers 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 3008 (II): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 3008 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2023
- Symptoms
- [climate control] Air conditioning no longer cools; [climate control] Dashboard vibration (up to 18/02/2019); [climate control] Coolant at the driver's feet (up to 29/04/2019); [controls] Steering wheel thumbwheel control fault (up to 07/01/2019); [controls] Ignition cannot be switched on (up to 22/09/2020); [multimedia] Vertical line in the middle of the multifunction screen (up to 25/07/2017); [multimedia] Instrument cluster screen white (up to 23/07/2018); [multimedia] Red dot on the instrument cluster (up to 22/10/2018); [multimedia] Vertical line in the centre of the cluster (up to 31/10/2018); [multimedia] Instrument cluster cuts out while driving (up to 09/12/2019); [windows] Door mirror adjustment fault (up to 12/11/2018); [windows] Electric window faults (up to 04/10/2019)
- 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) [climate control] Air conditioning no longer cools: Pipe between the compressor and the receiver-drier (up to 03/07/2018), pressure switch (up to 12/07/2018), compressor (up to 11/02/2019) or condenser (up to 01/09/2019). 2) [climate control] Dashboard vibration (up to 18/02/2019): Cabin blowers. 3) [climate control] Coolant at the driver's feet (up to 29/04/2019): Pipes and heater matrix of the climate system. 4) [controls] Steering wheel thumbwheel control fault (up to 07/01/2019): Module. 5) [controls] Ignition cannot be switched on (up to 22/09/2020): Steering lock. 6) [multimedia] Vertical line in the middle of the multifunction screen (up to 25/07/2017): Screen to be replaced. 7) [multimedia] Instrument cluster screen white (up to 23/07/2018): Cluster to be replaced. 8) [multimedia] Red dot on the instrument cluster (up to 22/10/2018): Cluster to be replaced. 9) [multimedia] Vertical line in the centre of the cluster (up to 31/10/2018): Cluster to be replaced. 10) [multimedia] Instrument cluster cuts out while driving (up to 09/12/2019): Cluster to be replaced. 11) [windows] Door mirror adjustment fault (up to 12/11/2018): Driver's switch panel. 12) [windows] Electric window faults (up to 04/10/2019): Window regulator.
- 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 3008 (II): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 3008 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2023
- Symptoms
- Bonnet vibration (up to 09/01/2018); Left headlight daytime running light fault (up to 15/01/2018); Exterior door handles do not return (up to 21/02/2018); Noise when opening or closing the front doors (up to 16/04/2018); Keyless entry fault (up to 15/05/2018); Window scraper seals come unstuck (up to 22/05/2018); Fuel flap does not lock (up to 11/07/2018); One front wiper arm fails (up to 30/07/2018); Water in the boot (up to 10/09/2018); Door will not open from outside (up to 22/10/2018); Noise when the window moves (up to 19/11/2018); Cracked rear lights (up to 05/10/2020); Water gets into the boot (up to 08/06/2018)
- 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) Bonnet vibration (up to 09/01/2018): Fit stiffening inserts to the bonnet mounts and a seal on the bonnet. 2) Left headlight daytime running light fault (up to 15/01/2018): Headlight to be replaced. 3) Exterior door handles do not return (up to 21/02/2018): Handle mounting bracket. 4) Noise when opening or closing the front doors (up to 16/04/2018): Door check strap. 5) Keyless entry fault (up to 15/05/2018): Door handles. 6) Window scraper seals come unstuck (up to 22/05/2018): Seals to be replaced. 7) Fuel flap does not lock (up to 11/07/2018): Filler housing. 8) One front wiper arm fails (up to 30/07/2018): Mechanism. 9) Water in the boot (up to 10/09/2018): Tailgate. 10) Door will not open from outside (up to 22/10/2018): Handle mechanism to be replaced. 11) Noise when the window moves (up to 19/11/2018): Tighten the window channel fixings. 12) Cracked rear lights (up to 05/10/2020): Lights to be replaced. 13) Water gets into the boot (up to 08/06/2018): Touch up the weld at the end of the roof.
- 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.