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Reliability and problems of Peugeot cars

We have documented 15 engines and 2 gearboxes across 34 generations of 23 models from Peugeot. 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 2.0 and 2.2 16v EW10/EW12 (low risk).

4.9 out of 10Average rating of its 17 models with solid evidence: ranked 22 of 23 makes. See the make ranking

83 recalls and campaigns documented in 25 models. See the Peugeot recalls

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The Peugeot 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 PureTechPeugeot 108, 208 I, 208 II, 308 II, 308 III, 408, 508 II, 2008 I, 2008 II, 3008 I, 3008 II, 3008 III, 5008 I, 5008 II, 5008 III, Partner II and RifterMost serious fault:Critical severity96Very high risk
  2. 21.5 BlueHDiPeugeot 208 I, 208 II, 308 II, 308 III, 508 II, 2008 I, 2008 II, 3008 II, 5008 II, Partner III and RifterMost serious fault:Critical severity77Very high risk
  3. 31.6 HDiPeugeot 206, 207, 208 I, 301, 307, 308 I, 308 II, 407, 508 I, 2008 I, 3008 I, 3008 II, 5008 I, 5008 II and Partner IIMost serious fault:High severity71High risk
  4. 41.6 THPPeugeot 207, 208 I, 308 I, 308 II, 508 I, 2008 I, 3008 II and RCZMost serious fault:Critical severity64High risk
  5. 51.0 PureTechPeugeot 208 IMost serious fault:Critical severity57High risk
  6. 62.0 HDiPeugeot 307, 308 I, 407, 508 I, 3008 I, 3008 II, 5008 I and 5008 IIMost serious fault:High severity55High risk
  7. 71.4/1.6 VTiPeugeot 207, 208 I, 308 I, 2008 I and 3008 IMost serious fault:Critical severity52High risk
  8. 82.2 HDiPeugeot 407, 607, 807 and 4007Most serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  9. 9TDV6 / SDV6Peugeot 407 and 607Most serious fault:Critical severity46Moderate risk
  10. 102.0 BlueHDiPeugeot 308 II, 508 I, 508 II, 3008 II, 5008 II and Expert IIIMost serious fault:High severity45Moderate risk
  11. 111.4 HDiPeugeot 206, 207 and 1007Most serious fault:High severity43Moderate risk
  12. 12EAT6/EAT8 gearboxPeugeot 308 II, 308 III, 508 II, 2008 II, 3008 II and 5008 IIMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
  13. 131.4 and 1.6 TU3/TU5Peugeot 206, 207, 307 and Partner IMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  14. 141.0 VVT-iPeugeot 107 and 108Most serious fault:High severity35Moderate risk
  15. 15AL4 / DP0 gearboxPeugeot 206 and 207Most serious fault:High severity25Moderate risk
  16. 16MIVEC gasolinaPeugeot 4007Most serious fault:High severity15Low risk
  17. 172.0 and 2.2 16v EW10/EW12Peugeot 206, 307, 406, 407, 607 and 807Most serious fault:Medium severity14Low risk

Peugeot 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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