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Peugeot 2008 I faults

5 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

Extra caution
Reliability
2.5/5

5 known faults

PureTech 82

  1. Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine; it can also damage the vacuum pump and reduce braking assistance. The 2008s with 1.2 PureTech 110 and 130 engines built from 2013 to 2017 were subject to a recall (Peugeot code JZR: inspection and, if needed, belt replacement, plus a software update); 2008s built from April 2017 to December 2020 are subject to another recall for a vacuum pump lubrication fault. The 82 hp naturally aspirated engine also has a wet belt: Caradisiac officially says it is spared, but NTN-SNR lists it among the affected engines. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions.

    Versions
    PureTech 82, PureTech 110, PureTech 110 EAT6, PureTech 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

    Sources

  2. Oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The 1.2 PureTech can consume a lot of oil, up to engine failure if the level is not monitored. L'argus lists oil consumption and the cylinder head among the points to watch on petrol 2008 I models. Stellantis (Citroën UK) attributes this fault to piston ring segmentation on engines built from April 2014 to July 2018, then to the oil separator on those built from February 2018 to February 2023; it is covered by the warranty extension subject to servicing conditions.

    Versions
    PureTech 82, PureTech 110, PureTech 110 EAT6, PureTech 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

PureTech 110

  1. Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine; it can also damage the vacuum pump and reduce braking assistance. The 2008s with 1.2 PureTech 110 and 130 engines built from 2013 to 2017 were subject to a recall (Peugeot code JZR: inspection and, if needed, belt replacement, plus a software update); 2008s built from April 2017 to December 2020 are subject to another recall for a vacuum pump lubrication fault. The 82 hp naturally aspirated engine also has a wet belt: Caradisiac officially says it is spared, but NTN-SNR lists it among the affected engines. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions.

    Versions
    PureTech 82, PureTech 110, PureTech 110 EAT6, PureTech 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

    Sources

  2. Oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The 1.2 PureTech can consume a lot of oil, up to engine failure if the level is not monitored. L'argus lists oil consumption and the cylinder head among the points to watch on petrol 2008 I models. Stellantis (Citroën UK) attributes this fault to piston ring segmentation on engines built from April 2014 to July 2018, then to the oil separator on those built from February 2018 to February 2023; it is covered by the warranty extension subject to servicing conditions.

    Versions
    PureTech 82, PureTech 110, PureTech 110 EAT6, PureTech 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

PureTech 110 EAT6

  1. Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine; it can also damage the vacuum pump and reduce braking assistance. The 2008s with 1.2 PureTech 110 and 130 engines built from 2013 to 2017 were subject to a recall (Peugeot code JZR: inspection and, if needed, belt replacement, plus a software update); 2008s built from April 2017 to December 2020 are subject to another recall for a vacuum pump lubrication fault. The 82 hp naturally aspirated engine also has a wet belt: Caradisiac officially says it is spared, but NTN-SNR lists it among the affected engines. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions.

    Versions
    PureTech 82, PureTech 110, PureTech 110 EAT6, PureTech 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

    Sources

  2. Oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The 1.2 PureTech can consume a lot of oil, up to engine failure if the level is not monitored. L'argus lists oil consumption and the cylinder head among the points to watch on petrol 2008 I models. Stellantis (Citroën UK) attributes this fault to piston ring segmentation on engines built from April 2014 to July 2018, then to the oil separator on those built from February 2018 to February 2023; it is covered by the warranty extension subject to servicing conditions.

    Versions
    PureTech 82, PureTech 110, PureTech 110 EAT6, PureTech 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

PureTech 130

  1. Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    On the 1.2 PureTech, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine; it can also damage the vacuum pump and reduce braking assistance. The 2008s with 1.2 PureTech 110 and 130 engines built from 2013 to 2017 were subject to a recall (Peugeot code JZR: inspection and, if needed, belt replacement, plus a software update); 2008s built from April 2017 to December 2020 are subject to another recall for a vacuum pump lubrication fault. The 82 hp naturally aspirated engine also has a wet belt: Caradisiac officially says it is spared, but NTN-SNR lists it among the affected engines. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions.

    Versions
    PureTech 82, PureTech 110, PureTech 110 EAT6, PureTech 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

    Sources

  2. Oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The 1.2 PureTech can consume a lot of oil, up to engine failure if the level is not monitored. L'argus lists oil consumption and the cylinder head among the points to watch on petrol 2008 I models. Stellantis (Citroën UK) attributes this fault to piston ring segmentation on engines built from April 2014 to July 2018, then to the oil separator on those built from February 2018 to February 2023; it is covered by the warranty extension subject to servicing conditions.

    Versions
    PureTech 82, PureTech 110, PureTech 110 EAT6, PureTech 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

e-HDi 92 ETG6

  1. Jerks from the ETG6 automated gearbox

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The ETG6 is a manual gearbox whose clutch and gear changes are motorised: its first generation is criticised for jerks and slowness. Owners of the 2008 e-HDi 92 ETG6 describe harsh shifts, particularly at roundabouts; CarVerif advises rejecting a car with clear jerks or a clutch that slips on test.

    Versions
    e-HDi 92 ETG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

BlueHDi 100 (1.6)

  1. Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    On BlueHDi diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue system (tank with integrated sensor and AdBlue injector) can fail: a warning announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank often has to be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF (consumer fraud authority) in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies. Owners of 2008 1.6 BlueHDi report this fault.

    Versions
    BlueHDi 100 (1.6), BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (1.5)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

BlueHDi 120 (1.6)

  1. Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    On BlueHDi diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue system (tank with integrated sensor and AdBlue injector) can fail: a warning announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank often has to be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF (consumer fraud authority) in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies. Owners of 2008 1.6 BlueHDi report this fault.

    Versions
    BlueHDi 100 (1.6), BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (1.5)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

BlueHDi 100 (1.5)

  1. Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    On the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5), the timing chain can stretch prematurely because of oil carbonisation; the first sign is a rattle on cold start. A break can damage the engine. Vehicles built between 6 December 2017 and 31 January 2023 are subject to a recall.

    Versions
    BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (1.5)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    On BlueHDi diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue system (tank with integrated sensor and AdBlue injector) can fail: a warning announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank often has to be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF (consumer fraud authority) in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies. Owners of 2008 1.6 BlueHDi report this fault.

    Versions
    BlueHDi 100 (1.6), BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (1.5)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (1.5)

  1. Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    On the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5), the timing chain can stretch prematurely because of oil carbonisation; the first sign is a rattle on cold start. A break can damage the engine. Vehicles built between 6 December 2017 and 31 January 2023 are subject to a recall.

    Versions
    BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (1.5)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    On BlueHDi diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue system (tank with integrated sensor and AdBlue injector) can fail: a warning announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank often has to be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF (consumer fraud authority) in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies. Owners of 2008 1.6 BlueHDi report this fault.

    Versions
    BlueHDi 100 (1.6), BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 120 EAT6 (1.5)
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

No recurring fault documented for: e-HDi 115.

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