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Before you buy a used Peugeot 3008 (II).

2016–2023 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid · 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.

Peugeot 3008 (II), real photo of this generation
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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 3008 (II) 1.2 PureTech: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
    Period mentioned
    2016–2023
    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 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Loss of power (up to 30/10/2016): Intercooler air pipes. 2) [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Engine warning light on: Engine speed sensor (up to 22/08/2017) or ignition coil. 3) [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Engine warning light on (up to 21/02/2018): Spark plugs or even the engine. 4) [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Engine warning light on (up to 13/02/2019): Canister and fuel tank. 5) [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Loss of power when pulling away or under hard acceleration (up to 20/10/2019): High-pressure pump (Delphi). 6) [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Hard starting: Fuel rail, injector and/or high-pressure pump. 7) [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Jerking and judder with a risk of engine failure from carbon in the cylinder head: Cylinder head cleaning and new spark plugs, heat exchanger, oil separator or even the engine depending on diagnosis. 8) [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Oil consumption over 0.3 l per 1,000 km (up to July 2018): Piston ring cleaning and, if it comes back, new oil separator, spark plugs and engine. Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 9) [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Loss of power, oil pressure light and loss of brake assistance from premature timing belt wear (up to July 2018): New timing belt and, if needed, oil and vacuum pumps or the whole engine. Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 10) Engine warning light comes on: Cylinder head, timing solenoid valve, oxygen sensor (up to 03/06/2019), oil pump solenoid valve (up to 21/02/2021) or ignition coils. 11) Engine warning light on (up to 13/02/2019): Canister and fuel tank. 12) Engine warning light on (up to 17/02/2021): Spark plugs or even the engine. 13) Engine warning light on (up to 30/06/2021): High-pressure pump. 14) Loss of power, oil pressure light and loss of brake assistance from premature timing belt wear (up to 20/06/2022): New timing belt and, if needed, oil and vacuum pumps or the whole engine. Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 15) Oil consumption over 0.3 l (up to 21/02/2023): Oil separator. Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 16) Hard starting: Fuel rail, injector and/or high-pressure pump. 17) Lack of power: Engine control unit, covered up to 5 years with unlimited mileage. 18) Engine warning light comes on: Cylinder head. 19) Will not start: Starter motor. 20) [1.2 Hybrid (EB2 Gen 3)] Engine warning light on: Camshaft phaser bolt (up to 27/12/2024) or oil pump solenoid valve (up to 28/04/2024). 21) [1.2 Hybrid (EB2 Gen 3)] "Electric drive system fault" message (up to 13/05/2024): Battery to be replaced. 22) [1.2 Hybrid (EB2 Gen 3)] "Gearbox fault" message: gears do not engage or the car does not move (up to the end of August 2024): Gear-change mechanism or gearbox to be replaced; fixed under recall MS7. 23) Stop & Start faults (up to 22/12/2017): Engine restart unit.

1.6 PureTech / THP

Petrol

1.6 / 2.0 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 3008 (II) 1.6 / 2.0 BlueHDi: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
    Period mentioned
    2016–2023
    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) [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] Loss of power (up to 30/10/2016): Intercooler air pipes. 2) [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] Noise in the engine bay (up to 10/09/2017): Right engine mount. 3) [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] Engine warning light on (up to 20/12/2017): Engine wiring harness. 4) [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] "Urea" emissions light on: NOx sensor and wiring harness. 5) [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] Engine warning light on (up to 05/11/2018): Additive feed pipe, fuel and additive tank. 6) [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] Fuel leak because the high-pressure pump bracket works loose or breaks: Bracket, pipes, high-pressure pump and timing kit. 7) [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] AdBlue light on (up to 31/12/2022): 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. 8) Noise in the cabin (up to 01/05/2017): Alternator bracket. 9) Engine warning light on (up to 29/05/2017): Feed pipe and high-pressure pump. 10) Engine warning light on, with or without loss of power (up to 01/08/2018): Oil pump solenoid valve. 11) Engine warning light on (up to 05/11/2018): Additive feed pipe, fuel and additive tank. 12) Engine warning light on: EGR valve. 13) Loss of power (up to 29/05/2019): Injectors and high-pressure pipes. 14) Engine stalls while driving because the high-pressure pump shaft breaks (up to 13/03/2020): Pump drive and high-pressure pump. 15) Slow to start (up to 30/06/2020): Cylinder reference (camshaft) sensor. 16) Engine warning light on, with or without loss of power (from 31/10/2017 to 05/11/2020): Turbo vacuum hose. 17) Engine temperature light on and no cabin heating (from 01/07/2017 to 01/08/2021): Water pump and timing belt, fully covered up to 5 years or 150,000 km. 18) Abnormal vibration in the cabin (up to 02/05/2021): Dual-mass flywheel. 19) AdBlue light on (up to 31/12/2022): 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. 20) "Urea" emissions light on: NOx sensor and wiring harness. 21) Lack of power: Engine control unit. 22) Stop & Start faults (up to 22/12/2017): Engine restart unit.

1.5 BlueHDi (desde 2017)

Diesel

  • 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chainTiming system
    Period mentioned
    2017–2023
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.
  • Peugeot 3008 (II) 1.5 BlueHDi (from 2017): known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
    Period mentioned
    2016–2023
    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) Diesel leak (up to 01/12/2018): Tighten or replace the high-pressure pipes. 2) Engine warning light comes on, with or without loss of power (from 06/04/2018 to 31/01/2019): Turbo. 3) Oil leak at the turbo oil feed pipe unions (up to 20/06/2019): Seals. 4) Loss of power (up to 01/09/2019): Air metering valve (throttle body). 5) Timing belt noise (up to 31/05/2020): Belt and water pump. 6) Engine warning light on (up to 15/09/2020): Intake air sensor. 7) Engine warning light on (up to 31/08/2021): Engine wiring harness. 8) AdBlue light on (up to 31/12/2022): 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. 9) Engine warning light on when cold (up to 31/12/2022): Catalytic converter or particulate filter to be replaced. 10) 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 7 years or 180,000 km. 11) Lack of power: Engine control unit. 12) Stop & Start faults (up to 22/12/2017): Engine restart unit.

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

Hybrid / Hybrid4

Plug-in hybrid

  • PSA plug-in hybrid battery corrosionHigh-voltage battery
    Period mentioned
    2019–2023
    Mileage mentioned
    The sheet does not mention a mileage.
  • Peugeot 3008 (II) Hybrid / Hybrid4: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
    Period mentioned
    2016–2023
    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 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.

Which engine has the fewest documented faults?

Documented faults and recalls by engine for the Peugeot 3008 (II)
EngineDocumented faults
1.2 PureTechPetrolFewest documented71 with conditions
1.6 PureTech / THPPetrolFewest documented71 with conditions
1.6 / 2.0 BlueHDiDieselFewest documented71 with conditions
1.5 BlueHDi (desde 2017)Diesel81 with conditions
Hybrid / Hybrid4Plug-in hybridFewest documented71 with conditions

According to the data we have, the engines with the fewest documented faults are: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol), 1.6 PureTech / THP (Petrol), 1.6 / 2.0 BlueHDi (Diesel), Hybrid / Hybrid4 (Plug-in hybrid).

By fuel type, the one with the fewest documented faults is: Plug-in hybrid.

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 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Loss of power (up to 30/10/2016); [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Engine warning light on; [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Engine warning light on (up to 21/02/2018); [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Engine warning light on (up to 13/02/2019); [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Loss of power when pulling away or under hard acceleration (up to 20/10/2019); [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Hard starting; [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Jerking and judder with a risk of engine failure from carbon in the cylinder head; [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Oil consumption over 0.3 l per 1,000 km (up to July 2018); [1.2 PureTech (EB2DT Gen 1 2016-2018)] Loss of power, oil pressure light and loss of brake assistance from premature timing belt wear (up to July 2018); Engine warning light comes on; Engine warning light on (up to 13/02/2019); Engine warning light on (up to 17/02/2021); Engine warning light on (up to 30/06/2021); Loss of power, oil pressure light and loss of brake assistance from premature timing belt wear (up to 20/06/2022); Oil consumption over 0.3 l (up to 21/02/2023); Hard starting; Lack of power; Will not start; [1.2 Hybrid (EB2 Gen 3)] Engine warning light on; [1.2 Hybrid (EB2 Gen 3)] "Electric drive system fault" message (up to 13/05/2024); [1.2 Hybrid (EB2 Gen 3)] "Gearbox fault" message: gears do not engage or the car does not move (up to the end of August 2024); Stop & Start faults (up to 22/12/2017)

    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: Knocking in the engine bay; Hard starting (from 01/08/2016 to 27/04/2018); Coolant under the car (up to 30/06/2018); Jerking and/or lack of power (up to 15/11/2018); Loss of power (up to 30/11/2018); Lack of power (up to 08/03/2019); Stop & Start faults (up to 22/12/2017)

    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: [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] Loss of power (up to 30/10/2016); [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] Noise in the engine bay (up to 10/09/2017); [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] Engine warning light on (up to 20/12/2017); [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] "Urea" emissions light on; [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] Engine warning light on (up to 05/11/2018); [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] Fuel leak because the high-pressure pump bracket works loose or breaks; [1.6 BlueHDi (DV6)] AdBlue light on (up to 31/12/2022); Noise in the cabin (up to 01/05/2017); Engine warning light on (up to 29/05/2017); Engine warning light on, with or without loss of power (up to 01/08/2018); Engine warning light on (up to 05/11/2018); Engine warning light on; Loss of power (up to 29/05/2019); Engine stalls while driving because the high-pressure pump shaft breaks (up to 13/03/2020); Slow to start (up to 30/06/2020); Engine warning light on, with or without loss of power (from 31/10/2017 to 05/11/2020); Engine temperature light on and no cabin heating (from 01/07/2017 to 01/08/2021); Abnormal vibration in the cabin (up to 02/05/2021); AdBlue light on (up to 31/12/2022); "Urea" emissions light on; Lack of power; Stop & Start faults (up to 22/12/2017)

    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 leak (up to 01/12/2018); Engine warning light comes on, with or without loss of power (from 06/04/2018 to 31/01/2019); Oil leak at the turbo oil feed pipe unions (up to 20/06/2019); Loss of power (up to 01/09/2019); Timing belt noise (up to 31/05/2020); Engine warning light on (up to 15/09/2020); Engine warning light on (up to 31/08/2021); AdBlue light on (up to 31/12/2022); Engine warning light on when cold (up to 31/12/2022); Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (up to early February 2023); Lack of power; Stop & Start faults (up to 22/12/2017)

    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 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)

    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: 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)

    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: 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)

    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: [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)

    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: 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)

    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 system

  • Look out for: Metallic rattle for several seconds after a cold start; engine light for timing deviation.

    Ask them to check: Listen to a cold start and check whether the chain was replaced with the revised parts.

  • 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.

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.

High-voltage battery

  • Look out for: Usually none. In severe cases, smoke, overheating or a battery fire.

    Ask them to check: Confirm by VIN that the battery recalls have been done and look for rust on the battery box.

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:

P0016

Sources

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