Peugeot 2008
Successor to the DV6. More modern common rail diesel with SCR cat and AdBlue. Economical and torquey. Cleaner than its predecessor.
Top diesel in a small SUV
130 hp automatic in the 2008 II provides effortless performance. Comfortable and economical, provided the timing chain is in order.
Engine Weaknesses 6
The only 7 mm wide timing chain stretches prematurely and can snap. Oil dilution from short-trip use accelerates the problem. Stellantis has initiated a mega recall covering 141,700 vehicles in Germany.
Symptoms: Rattling or clattering on cold start, engine management light, rough engine running, in the worst case sudden engine shutdown from chain snap while driving
The Bosch high-pressure pump on the DV5 can seize, particularly on vehicles with fewer than 50,000 km. Metal swarf enters the fuel system and requires replacement of the entire injection system.
Symptoms: Engine no longer starts or stalls while driving, engine management light, metallic noise from engine bay, power loss shortly before total failure
Stellantis has extended the warranty to 10 years / 240,000 km (since July 2025). A software update increases oil pressure and a special oil change is performed. Chain replacement free of charge if required.
Symptoms: Affected vehicles receive a recall notification. Workshop performs diagnosis, checks chain stretch via camshaft/crankshaft sensor comparison.
The plastic impeller on the water pump breaks away and damages the timing chain. Engine damage at 180,000 km documented; earlier production series (pre-December 2019) with 6 mm chain are more susceptible. Complete engine replacement required: approx. 10,000 €.
Symptoms: Timing chain rattle, rattling noise resembling a failed dual mass flywheel, sudden power loss
The AdBlue pump inside the tank can block from urea crystallisation, particularly in cold weather. In the worst case the vehicle can no longer be started. Often the entire AdBlue tank must be replaced.
Symptoms: AdBlue warning on display, countdown to start lock, engine will not start after allowance kilometres expire, SCR system fault message
AdBlue freezes below -11.5 °C. Extended parking in an unheated garage (below -15 °C) can crack the tank. Repair costs over 600–1,000 €. Stellantis has been offering goodwill coverage for this damage since February 2023.
Symptoms: Exhaust treatment warning after frost, visible AdBlue tank crack, SCR system warning light
Vehicle Weaknesses 8
The second-generation 2008 also stands out at inspection with excessively worn brake discs. The problem carries over from the predecessor, particularly on the front axle.
Shock absorbers and suspension components on the 2008 II show premature wear. Particularly on poor roads, the worn components make themselves known through noise.
Oil loss in the drivetrain area of the 2008 II occurs above average. Leaking shaft seals or cam cover gaskets are the typical culprits.
The AC condenser loses refrigerant through stone chip damage or seal failure at the connections. The problem also occurs on young P24 models. Replacement including refrigerant costs 500–1,000 euros.
As with its predecessor, the 2008 II's lighting stands out above-average at inspection. The headlight levelling system and LED modules show malfunctions.
The seat heater heats insufficiently (max. around 40°C) or fails completely. The heating mat is embedded deep in the PU foam, making repairs costly. Usually only the driver's side is affected.
Door seals and tailgate sealing age and allow water ingress into the boot or footwell. Blocked drain holes under the windscreen make the problem worse.
Door trim clips and dashboard trim panels work loose and produce rattles on poor road surfaces. PSA EMP2 platform issue. Replacing clips is often only a temporary fix.
