KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot

Peugeot 5008 (I) 1.6 VTi common problems.

2009–2017 · Petrol

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

1 known fault 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.