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Peugeot 308 III faults

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

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Reliability
3.0/5

3 known faults

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. Stellantis extended the belt warranty to 10 years or 175,000 km, subject to servicing conditions, and introduced a new-generation belt in June 2022.

    Versions
    PureTech 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Oil consumption (1.2 PureTech)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Besides belt wear, the 1.2 PureTech is known for high oil consumption, which can cause engine damage if the level is not monitored. According to Caradisiac, engines built from 2023 onwards are no longer affected.

    Versions
    PureTech 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

BlueHDi 130

  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 130
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

No recurring fault documented for: Hybrid 180 e-EAT8, Hybrid 225 e-EAT8, Hybrid 136 e-DCS6, e-308 156 ch.

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