Peugeot 308 II common problems (2013–2021): known faults, repair cost and mileage

PureTech 110

Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)
Severity 3/3 · Serious
On the 1.2 PureTech turbo, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil pump strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine; it can also block the vacuum pump and reduce braking assistance. A recall launched in January 2021 (220,000 vehicles built from 2013 to 2017, including the 308) targeted this loss of braking assistance, not the belt itself. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions. CarVerif considers the 2014 to 2016 308s the most exposed.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
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. 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. Owners of 308 II PureTech 130s report about 1 litre per 1,000 km beyond 140,000 to 170,000 km.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Squeaking rear crossmember
Severity 1/3 · Annoying
A recurring fault on the 308 II according to L'argus: the rear crossmember squeaks, which is more irritating than dangerous. A technical note from early 2017 extended the problem to a second crossmember part number. Owners report replacing the crossmember, sometimes more than once.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8, BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

PureTech 130

Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)
Severity 3/3 · Serious
On the 1.2 PureTech turbo, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil pump strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine; it can also block the vacuum pump and reduce braking assistance. A recall launched in January 2021 (220,000 vehicles built from 2013 to 2017, including the 308) targeted this loss of braking assistance, not the belt itself. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions. CarVerif considers the 2014 to 2016 308s the most exposed.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
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. 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. Owners of 308 II PureTech 130s report about 1 litre per 1,000 km beyond 140,000 to 170,000 km.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Squeaking rear crossmember
Severity 1/3 · Annoying
A recurring fault on the 308 II according to L'argus: the rear crossmember squeaks, which is more irritating than dangerous. A technical note from early 2017 extended the problem to a second crossmember part number. Owners report replacing the crossmember, sometimes more than once.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8, BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8

Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)
Severity 3/3 · Serious
On the 1.2 PureTech turbo, the timing belt runs in oil and can disintegrate. Its debris clogs the oil pump strainer, causing oil pressure to drop, which can destroy the engine; it can also block the vacuum pump and reduce braking assistance. A recall launched in January 2021 (220,000 vehicles built from 2013 to 2017, including the 308) targeted this loss of braking assistance, not the belt itself. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions. CarVerif considers the 2014 to 2016 308s the most exposed.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
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. 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. Owners of 308 II PureTech 130s report about 1 litre per 1,000 km beyond 140,000 to 170,000 km.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Squeaking rear crossmember
Severity 1/3 · Annoying
A recurring fault on the 308 II according to L'argus: the rear crossmember squeaks, which is more irritating than dangerous. A technical note from early 2017 extended the problem to a second crossmember part number. Owners report replacing the crossmember, sometimes more than once.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8, BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

BlueHDi 100 (1.5)

Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)
Severity 3/3 · Serious
On the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5), the 7 mm camshaft chain can wear prematurely because of oil carbonisation; the first sign is a rattle on cold start. A break causes the engine to stop suddenly. Engines built from 2017 to early 2023, including those in the 308 II, are subject to a recall (inspection, software update and, if needed, a reinforced 8 mm chain) and a warranty extended to 10 years or 240,000 km.
Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)
Severity 2/3 · Costly
On BlueHDi 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue tank (with integrated pump, sensor or control unit) can fail: a warning message announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank must be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies; Peugeot partly covers the fault, on a case-by-case basis.
Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Squeaking rear crossmember
Severity 1/3 · Annoying
A recurring fault on the 308 II according to L'argus: the rear crossmember squeaks, which is more irritating than dangerous. A technical note from early 2017 extended the problem to a second crossmember part number. Owners report replacing the crossmember, sometimes more than once.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8, BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

BlueHDi 130

Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)
Severity 3/3 · Serious
On the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5), the 7 mm camshaft chain can wear prematurely because of oil carbonisation; the first sign is a rattle on cold start. A break causes the engine to stop suddenly. Engines built from 2017 to early 2023, including those in the 308 II, are subject to a recall (inspection, software update and, if needed, a reinforced 8 mm chain) and a warranty extended to 10 years or 240,000 km.
Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)
Severity 2/3 · Costly
On BlueHDi 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue tank (with integrated pump, sensor or control unit) can fail: a warning message announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank must be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies; Peugeot partly covers the fault, on a case-by-case basis.
Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Squeaking rear crossmember
Severity 1/3 · Annoying
A recurring fault on the 308 II according to L'argus: the rear crossmember squeaks, which is more irritating than dangerous. A technical note from early 2017 extended the problem to a second crossmember part number. Owners report replacing the crossmember, sometimes more than once.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8, BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

BlueHDi 130 EAT8

Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)
Severity 3/3 · Serious
On the 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5), the 7 mm camshaft chain can wear prematurely because of oil carbonisation; the first sign is a rattle on cold start. A break causes the engine to stop suddenly. Engines built from 2017 to early 2023, including those in the 308 II, are subject to a recall (inspection, software update and, if needed, a reinforced 8 mm chain) and a warranty extended to 10 years or 240,000 km.
Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)
Severity 2/3 · Costly
On BlueHDi 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue tank (with integrated pump, sensor or control unit) can fail: a warning message announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank must be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies; Peugeot partly covers the fault, on a case-by-case basis.
Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Squeaking rear crossmember
Severity 1/3 · Annoying
A recurring fault on the 308 II according to L'argus: the rear crossmember squeaks, which is more irritating than dangerous. A technical note from early 2017 extended the problem to a second crossmember part number. Owners report replacing the crossmember, sometimes more than once.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8, BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

BlueHDi 120 (1.6)

Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)
Severity 2/3 · Costly
On BlueHDi 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue tank (with integrated pump, sensor or control unit) can fail: a warning message announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank must be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies; Peugeot partly covers the fault, on a case-by-case basis.
Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Squeaking rear crossmember
Severity 1/3 · Annoying
A recurring fault on the 308 II according to L'argus: the rear crossmember squeaks, which is more irritating than dangerous. A technical note from early 2017 extended the problem to a second crossmember part number. Owners report replacing the crossmember, sometimes more than once.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8, BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

BlueHDi 150

Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)
Severity 2/3 · Costly
On BlueHDi 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue tank (with integrated pump, sensor or control unit) can fail: a warning message announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank must be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies; Peugeot partly covers the fault, on a case-by-case basis.
Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Squeaking rear crossmember
Severity 1/3 · Annoying
A recurring fault on the 308 II according to L'argus: the rear crossmember squeaks, which is more irritating than dangerous. A technical note from early 2017 extended the problem to a second crossmember part number. Owners report replacing the crossmember, sometimes more than once.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8, BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

BlueHDi 180 EAT8

Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)
Severity 2/3 · Costly
On BlueHDi 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 diesels built up to the end of 2022, the AdBlue tank (with integrated pump, sensor or control unit) can fail: a warning message announces that the car will not start after a certain mileage, and the complete tank must be replaced. UFC-Que Choisir referred the matter to the DGCCRF in 2023 after more than 5,000 testimonies; Peugeot partly covers the fault, on a case-by-case basis.
Versions
BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Squeaking rear crossmember
Severity 1/3 · Annoying
A recurring fault on the 308 II according to L'argus: the rear crossmember squeaks, which is more irritating than dangerous. A technical note from early 2017 extended the problem to a second crossmember part number. Owners report replacing the crossmember, sometimes more than once.
Versions
PureTech 110, PureTech 130, PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8, BlueHDi 100 (1.5), BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, BlueHDi 120 (1.6), BlueHDi 150, BlueHDi 180 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Peugeot 308 II faults

PureTech 110

Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

Oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

Squeaking rear crossmember

PureTech 130

Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

Oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

Squeaking rear crossmember

PureTech 130 EAT6/EAT8

Degraded “wet” timing belt (1.2 PureTech)

Oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

Squeaking rear crossmember

BlueHDi 100 (1.5)

Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

Squeaking rear crossmember

BlueHDi 130

Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

Squeaking rear crossmember

BlueHDi 130 EAT8

Premature wear of the timing chain (1.5 BlueHDi)

Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

Squeaking rear crossmember

BlueHDi 120 (1.6)

Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

Squeaking rear crossmember

BlueHDi 150

Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

Squeaking rear crossmember

BlueHDi 180 EAT8

Faulty AdBlue tank (BlueHDi diesels)

Squeaking rear crossmember

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