We've identified 4 known issues that can affect the 2014–2019 Peugeot 208 (Gen 1). 2 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.
The 2014–2019 period has 2 more issues than the Peugeot 208 (Gen 1) average across all year periods.
Timing belt degrades in oil. Debris can block the oil pickup, leading to vacuum pump failure and loss of braking assistance (Recall R/2020/331). 10-year UK warranty available.
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
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
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
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