Reliability Guide
Common Peugeot Problems
Select a model below to discover known faults, common MOT failures, estimated repair costs, and buying tips.
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3008 (Mk3)
2024 – 2025
1 documented issues
5008 (Mk3)
2024 – 2025
1 documented issues
408
2022 – 2025
1 documented issues
308 (Mk3)
2021 – 2024
2 documented issues 1 severe
2008 (Gen 2)
2019 – 2024
2 documented issues 2 severe
208 (Gen 2)
2019 – 2024
4 documented issues 2 severe
508 (Gen 2)
2018 – 2024
2 documented issues 1 severe
5008 (Gen 2)
2017 – 2024
2 documented issues 2 severe
3008 (Gen 2)
2016 – 2024
3 documented issues 2 severe
Peugeot Expert (K0)
2016 – 2024
2 documented issues 2 severe
108
2014 – 2022
4 documented issues
308 (T9)
2013 – 2021
2 documented issues 2 severe
2008 (Gen 1)
2013 – 2019
2 documented issues 2 severe
208 (Gen 1)
2012 – 2019
4 documented issues 2 severe
508 (Gen 1)
2011 – 2018
4 documented issues 2 severe
RCZ
2010 – 2015
5 documented issues 1 severe
3008 (Gen 1)
2009 – 2016
4 documented issues 2 severe
5008 (Gen 1)
2009 – 2016
4 documented issues 2 severe
308 (T7)
2007 – 2013
4 documented issues 1 severe
207
2006 – 2014
5 documented issues 2 severe
307
2001 – 2008
5 documented issues 2 severe
206
1998 – 2012
5 documented issues 2 severe
Brand-wide Peugeot Problem Patterns
1.2 PureTech "wet-belt" degradation (Recall R/2020/331) can block the oil pickup, leading to vacuum pump failure and loss of braking assistance.
BlueHDi AdBlue tanks and pump failures are very common, often requiring a complete (and expensive) tank replacement (£800–£1,500).
Infotainment and i-Cockpit software stability issues are frequent on newer models (308 Mk3, 408), often requiring firmware updates.
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