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Before you buy a used Peugeot 2008 (I).

2013–2019 · Petrol / Diesel · 5 engines

Taken only from Testigo's sourced sheets. Use it to question the seller and on the test drive: it does not confirm that any particular car is affected.

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The essentials.

Typical faults by engine

The period and mileage are those mentioned by each sheet's sources. They are not a maintenance interval and do not predict that any particular car will fail.

All versions

Sheets the catalogue links to all 5 of its engines.

1.2 PureTech

Petrol

  • Oil-bath timing belt degradationTiming / lubrication
    Period mentioned
    2012 – approx. 2022
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.
  • Peugeot 2008 (I) 1.2 PureTech: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
    Period mentioned
    2013–2019
    Mileage mentioned
    What the sheet says: According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) [1.2 VTi] Engine warning light on: Air pressure sensor (up to 20/04/2016), knock sensor (up to 05/12/2015), coolant temperature sensor (up to 15/08/2016) or engine speed sensor (up to 22/08/2017). 2) [1.2 VTi] Engine noise: Engine (up to 05/03/2014), crankshaft pulley (up to 29/04/2014) or belt (up to 12/03/2017). 3) [1.2 VTi] Loss of power (up to 21/08/2014): Camshaft phaser. 4) [1.2 VTi] Engine warning light on (up to 28/05/2019): Oxygen sensor. 5) Engine noise: Crankshaft pulley (up to 11/09/2016) or accessory belt (up to 28/05/2017). 6) Engine warning light on (up to 21/02/2018): Spark plugs or engine. 7) Whistling at the rear (up to 01/01/2018): Fuel pump and sender assembly. 8) Knocking (up to 13/05/2019): Right engine mount. 9) Engine jerking and judder from carbon in the cylinder head (until the end of production): Cylinder head cleaning, spark plugs or engine. 10) Big loss of power when pulling away or under hard acceleration (until the end of production): High-pressure pump (Delphi). 11) Hard starting: Injectors and high-pressure pump. 12) Engine warning light on: Engine speed sensor (up to 22/08/2017), variable valve timing solenoid or spark plugs (up to 21/02/2018). 13) [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Diagnostic warning light on: Ignition coil. 14) [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Oil pressure light on from timing belt wear (until the end of production): Oil pump and belt. Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 15) [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Oil consumption (over 0.30 l per 1,000 km): Engine (EB2 up to 01/07/2018) or oil separator (EB2 Gen 2, from July 2018 to the end of production). Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 16) [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Engine warning light on (up to 28/05/2019): Oxygen sensor. 17) Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014): Air conditioning pipes. 18) Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018): Engine start unit.

1.6 VTi

Petrol

1.6 HDi

Diesel

1.6 BlueHDi

Diesel

  • AdBlue system failure (start countdown)Exhaust and emissions (AdBlue)
    Period mentioned
    Approx. 2014 onwards
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.
  • Peugeot 2008 (I) 1.6 BlueHDi: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
    Period mentioned
    2013–2019
    Mileage mentioned
    What the sheet says: 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: EGR valve (from 02/10/2015 to 16/06/2016) or engine wiring harness (up to 20/12/2017). 2) AdBlue light on (until the end of production): 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. 3) Jerking (up to 07/06/2018): Exhaust valves. 4) Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head (up to 29/03/2019): Reseal. 5) Engine stalls because the camshaft pulley breaks (up to 30/09/2018): Timing, top end or even the complete engine. 6) [1.4 HDi/1.6 e-HDi/BlueHDi] Coolant leak (up to 31/12/2018): Water pump. 7) Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014): Air conditioning pipes. 8) Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018): Engine start unit.

1.5 BlueHDi (desde 2018)

Diesel

  • 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chainTiming system
    Period mentioned
    2017–2023
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.
  • Peugeot 2008 (I) 1.5 BlueHDi (from 2018): known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
    Period mentioned
    2013–2019
    Mileage mentioned
    What the sheet says: 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 (until the end of production): Intake air sensor or engine harness; catalytic converter or particulate filter to be replaced. 2) Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (until the end of production): Camshaft chain and tensioner, timing kit, camshafts and valves. Fully covered up to 7 years or 180,000 km. 3) AdBlue leak (until the end of production): AdBlue injector. 4) Timing belt noise from oxidation (until the end of production): Belt to be replaced. 5) Engine noise at idle or under light acceleration (until the end of production): Dual-mass flywheel. 6) Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014): Air conditioning pipes. 7) Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018): Engine start unit.

These also apply, described above: AdBlue system failure (start countdown)

Which engine has the fewest documented faults?

Documented faults and recalls by engine for the Peugeot 2008 (I)
EngineDocumented faults
1.2 PureTechPetrolFewest documented71 with conditions
1.6 VTiPetrolFewest documented71 with conditions
1.6 HDiDieselFewest documented71 with conditions
1.6 BlueHDiDieselFewest documented71 with conditions
1.5 BlueHDi (desde 2018)Diesel81 with conditions

According to the data we have, the engines with the fewest documented faults are: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol), 1.6 VTi (Petrol), 1.6 HDi (Diesel), 1.6 BlueHDi (Diesel).

By fuel type, the one with the fewest documented faults is: Petrol.

We only count the sourced sheets we have. An engine with fewer is not guaranteed to be more reliable: it may have been studied less or sold in smaller numbers.

Official recalls: ask before you pay

We have no official recalls on record for this model. Our list is not complete: ask anyway, with the chassis number.

  1. Ask the seller for the chassis number (VIN): it has 17 characters, appears in the car's documents and can usually also be seen at the base of the windscreen.
  2. Ask an official Peugeot dealer, or the brand's official website if it lets you check by chassis number, whether each recall has been done or is still outstanding for that VIN.
  3. Manufacturer recalls are normally carried out free of charge by the official service network. If one is outstanding, ask for it to be done before you close the sale.

On the test drive: what to look and listen for

Taken from each sheet's symptoms and checks. You can tick off what you have already looked at: it is saved only in this browser.

0 of 15 checked

Timing / lubrication

  • Look out for: Oil pressure warning, hard brake pedal or reduced assistance, oil consumption, blue smoke, squeal at the front of the engine, turbo whistles or loses power.

    Ask them to check: Measure the belt through the oil filler opening with the manufacturer's tool. Confirm whether the vacuum pump campaign was done.

Engine

  • Look out for: [1.2 VTi] Engine warning light on; [1.2 VTi] Engine noise; [1.2 VTi] Loss of power (up to 21/08/2014); [1.2 VTi] Engine warning light on (up to 28/05/2019); Engine noise; Engine warning light on (up to 21/02/2018); Whistling at the rear (up to 01/01/2018); Knocking (up to 13/05/2019); Engine jerking and judder from carbon in the cylinder head (until the end of production); Big loss of power when pulling away or under hard acceleration (until the end of production); Hard starting; Engine warning light on; [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Diagnostic warning light on; [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Oil pressure light on from timing belt wear (until the end of production); [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Oil consumption (over 0.30 l per 1,000 km); [1.2 VTi/PureTech/PureTech Turbo] Engine warning light on (up to 28/05/2019); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

    Ask them to check: 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.

  • Look out for: Excessive oil consumption; Engine noise; Engine warning light on (up to 31/01/2015); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

    Ask them to check: 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.

  • Look out for: Diesel smell (up to 12/04/2014); Engine noise (up to 07/06/2014); Engine warning light on (up to 01/09/2015); Oil leak (from 01/11/2013 to 15/03/2016); [1.6 e-HDi] Engine warning light on; [1.6 e-HDi] Unstable idle when warm (up to 17/09/2013); [1.6 e-HDi] Jerking on the e-HDi 115 (up to 28/02/2014); [1.6 e-HDi] Particulate filter clogged (up to 11/04/2014); [1.4 HDi/1.6 e-HDi/BlueHDi] Coolant leak (up to 31/12/2018); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

    Ask them to check: 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.

  • Look out for: Engine warning light on; AdBlue light on (until the end of production); Jerking (up to 07/06/2018); Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head (up to 29/03/2019); Engine stalls because the camshaft pulley breaks (up to 30/09/2018); [1.4 HDi/1.6 e-HDi/BlueHDi] Coolant leak (up to 31/12/2018); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

    Ask them to check: 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.

  • Look out for: Engine warning light on (until the end of production); Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (until the end of production); AdBlue leak (until the end of production); Timing belt noise from oxidation (until the end of production); Engine noise at idle or under light acceleration (until the end of production); Coolant leak (up to 12/02/2014); Stop & Start fault (from 02/11/2015 to 01/01/2018)

    Ask them to check: 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.

Gearbox

  • Look out for: Clutch slips (up to 05/11/2013 on the 1.4 HDi or up to 27/01/2015 on the 1.2 VTi); Stiff 1st, 2nd and reverse with the 6-speed manual (up to 03/05/2015); Gear lever vibrates in 5th (up to 14/09/2016 on the 1.2 VTi or up to 28/02/2017 on the 1.2 turbo); Gears will not engage (up to 29/03/2018); Soft clutch pedal (up to 05/04/2018); Centre console vibration with the EAT6 automatic (up to 31/05/2018); Stiff reverse (up to 03/02/2019); 5th gear will not stay engaged, 5-speed manual (up to 30/09/2019)

    Ask them to check: 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.

Suspension and steering

  • Look out for: Noise when driving forwards or backwards (up to 14/09/2014); Whistling at the rear (up to 01/01/2018); Front axle noise

    Ask them to check: 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.

Electrical and electronic systems

  • Look out for: "System faulty" message, black screen (up to 26/06/2014) or poor radio reception (up to 30/06/2014); Air conditioning blower faults (from 01/08/2014 to 31/03/2015); Ventilation faults (up to 04/01/2016); Air conditioning does not cool (up to 04/12/2016); SMEG multimedia system faults; Indicators do not cancel by themselves (up to 16/10/2018); Gear lever gaiter torn (up to 09/11/2018)

    Ask them to check: 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.

Bodywork

  • Look out for: Doors cannot be locked (up to 16/01/2018); Electric door mirrors jam (up to 18/09/2018)

    Ask them to check: 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.

Timing / Valvetronic

  • Look out for: Chain rattle on cold starts, unstable idle, stalling and an engine light with variable valve timing codes (P1030, P1062, P101A, P1025).

    Ask them to check: Listen to a cold start and check the timing and chain condition before replacing Valvetronic parts or repeating adaptations.

Turbo / injection

  • Look out for: Loud turbo whistle, power loss, blue or black smoke, oil that gets dirty very quickly. Before the failure, often a puffing or ticking from the cylinder head and an exhaust smell from an injector.

    Ask them to check: Check injector bolt torque and carbon at their base, the turbo banjo bolt and the sump strainer.

Exhaust and emissions (AdBlue)

  • Look out for: Emission system fault message and a “starting impossible in X km” countdown, AdBlue/UREA warning and engine light.

    Ask them to check: Diagnose with Diagbox or equivalent: AdBlue pressure, flow test and tank temperature.

Timing system

  • Look out for: Rattle from the top of the engine, loss of power; in severe cases the chain breaks and the engine fails.

    Ask them to check: Ask the dealer whether the car is in the campaign (free inspection and replacement if needed) and whether the 8 mm chain is fitted.

Automatic gearbox

  • Look out for: 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.

    Ask them to check: 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.

OBD codes worth looking for

If they let you read the fault memory with an OBD reader, these are the codes mentioned in this model's sheets:

P1030P1062P101AP1025

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these Testigo sheets and their original sources. Sources are not checked in real time.

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