Jerking or juddering when accelerating on DS: causes by model
In 6 models from DS there are 6 documented faults that cause this symptom (jerking). The most important: seizure of the high-pressure pump and injection system, injector and high-pressure pump wear and jerking and injection faults on the 1.6 e-HDi 112/115 (Continental injectors).
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the DS models it appears in.
In DS 3 Crossback, DS 4 II and DS 7 Crossback
In DS 7 Crossback
In DS 3, DS 4 I and DS 5
In DS 3, DS 4 I and DS 5
In DS 3 and DS 4 I
In DS 7 Crossback
By DS model
Open yours to see only the faults that affect it, by engine and by year.
Engines and gearboxes involved
Frequently asked questions
Jerking in a DS: what could it be?
In 6 models from DS there are 6 documented faults that cause this symptom (jerking). The most important: seizure of the high-pressure pump and injection system, injector and high-pressure pump wear and jerking and injection faults on the 1.6 e-HDi 112/115 (Continental injectors). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the cause and how to check for it.
Which DS models have the most faults with this symptom?
DS DS 3 (3 faults), DS DS 4 I (3 faults), DS DS 7 Crossback (3 faults) and DS DS 5 (2 faults).
Which DS engines cause it?
1.6 HDi (2 faults), 2.0 BlueHDi (2 faults), 1.5 BlueHDi (1 fault) and 1.6 THP (1 fault).