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Common Problems with the
2012–2013 Peugeot 208 (Gen 1)

We've identified 3 known issues that can affect the 2012–2013 Peugeot 208 (Gen 1). 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

3
Known Issues
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Serious
1
Moderate
1
Minor

The 2012–2013 period has 1 more issue than the Peugeot 208 (Gen 1) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

Electric Power Steering (EPAS) Failure

SeriousSteering

The electric power steering column can fail intermittently or completely, causing heavy or unassisted steering. Common across PSA Group cars of this era and can be dangerous at low speeds or during parking.

Most affected: All variants

Estimated cost: £400–£900Affects: 2012–2019Often appears around: 40,000–80,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Heavy steering at low speed
  • •Power steering warning light
  • •Steering feels intermittent

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Test steering at low speed and during parking
  • ✓Check for power steering warning light on startup

Door Lock Actuator Failure

ModerateElectrics & Electronics

The central locking actuators in the doors can fail, leaving doors unable to lock or unlock remotely. Often affects the driver's door first and is a common MOT security failure.

Most affected: All variants

Estimated cost: £100–£250Affects: 2012–2019Often appears around: 50,000–90,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Central locking does not work for one door
  • •Door lock warning on the dashboard
  • •Key fob range reduces before complete failure

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Test all doors with the key fob
  • ✓Check the driver door lock operation from inside and outside

SMEG Infotainment Freezing and Reboots

MinorElectrics & Electronics

The SMEG-based touchscreen media system can suffer from random reboots, freezing and slow responses. Software updates from a dealer can help but do not always fully resolve the issue.

Most affected: All variants with SMEG touchscreen

Estimated cost: £0–£400Affects: 2012–2019Often appears around: Any mileage

Typical symptoms

  • •Screen freezes or goes black
  • •Random system reboots
  • •Bluetooth connectivity drops

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Test the infotainment for at least 10 minutes
  • ✓Check if a software update has been applied

Buying Tips for the 2012 Peugeot 208 (Gen 1)

  • ✓Inspect the 1.2 PureTech belt through the oil filler
  • ✓Check for SMEG infotainment reboots
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