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Reliability and problems of DS cars

We have documented 6 engines and 1 gearbox across 6 generations of 5 models from DS. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.2 PureTech, the 1.5 BlueHDi and the 1.6 HDi. The lowest-risk one is the EAT6/EAT8 gearbox (moderate risk).

16 recalls and campaigns documented in 3 models. See the DS recalls

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The DS engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 11.2 PureTechDS DS 3, DS 3 Crossback, DS 4 I and DS 7 CrossbackMost serious fault:Critical severity96Very high risk
  2. 21.5 BlueHDiDS DS 3 Crossback, DS 4 II and DS 7 CrossbackMost serious fault:Critical severity77Very high risk
  3. 31.6 HDiDS DS 3, DS 4 I and DS 5Most serious fault:High severity71High risk
  4. 41.6 THPDS DS 3 and DS 4 IMost serious fault:Critical severity64High risk
  5. 51.4/1.6 VTiDS DS 3Most serious fault:Critical severity52High risk
  6. 62.0 BlueHDiDS DS 7 CrossbackMost serious fault:High severity45Moderate risk
  7. 7EAT6/EAT8 gearboxDS DS 7 CrossbackMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk

DS models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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