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Peugeot 3008 T84

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

1.7 / 5.0 · Based on 6 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

90–181 PS

2.0L HDi Diesel

Fitting SUV engine

Decent
Problem Engine

140–156 PS

1.6L THP 150 Benzin

7 weaknesses

Stay Away!

Generations


Engine Overview

The Peugeot 3008 T84 is available with 4 engine variants — from 75 to 181 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.

1.6L HDi · Diesel· 109–116 PS
2009 2016
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2.0L HDi · Diesel· 150–163 PS Engine Change
2009 2016
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2009 2016
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2.0L HDi Hybrid4 · Diesel Hybrid· 200 PS
2011 2016
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
1.6L THP 155 · Petrol· 150–156 PS
2009 2016
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses

The Peugeot 1.6L HDi (Diesel, 109–116 PS) has the DV6 (1.6L HDi) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.

The Peugeot 2.0L HDi (Diesel, 150–163 PS) comes with 2 different engines: DW10 (2009–2016, Stay Away!) and DW10 (2009–2016, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L HDi!

The Peugeot 2.0L HDi Hybrid4 (Diesel Hybrid, 200 PS) has the DW10-HY4 (2.0L HDi Hybrid4) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.

The Peugeot 1.6L THP 155 (Petrol, 150–156 PS) has the EP6CDT (1.6L THP 155) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.

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Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!Defective sensors and persistent warning lights

The 3008 T84 frequently suffers from defective sensors that cause permanently active warning lights in the cockpit. Various systems such as tyre pressure sensors, parking sensors and engine sensors are affected.

Symptoms: Warning lights on continuously without obvious fault, error messages in the instrument cluster, engine warning light flickering on sporadically
from 60,000 km
Low
!Contact corrosion in electrical connectors

Vehicles produced from April 2011 to May 2015 are affected by contact corrosion in the electrical connectors. This can lead to sporadic failures of various electrical systems.

Symptoms: Sporadic lighting failures, intermittent warning messages, contact problems in wet weather
from 60,000 km
Low
Electric door mirrors fail

The electric door mirrors on the 3008 T84 can fail between 50,000 and 100,000 km. Both the manual and automatic folding function can be affected.

Symptoms: Mirror can no longer be adjusted electrically, folding function failed, mirror no longer folds when locking
from 70,000 km
Low

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 45 weaknesses have been documented for the Peugeot 3008 T84 (2009–2016) — 39 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. 4 problem engines: DV6 (1.6L HDi), DW10 (2.0L HDi), EP6DT (1.6L THP 150), EP6CDT (1.6L THP 155). Typical issues affect Electronics, HVAC, Other.

3008 (DV6, 2009–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 109–116 PS.

3008 (DW10, 2009–2023) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 150 PS.

3008 (DW10, 2009–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 163 PS.

3008 (DV6, 2013–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 109–120 PS.

3008 (DV6, 2013–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 114–120 PS.

3008 (DW10, 2013–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 136 PS.

3008 (EP6, 2009–2013) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, Increased oil consumption, Water pump leaking. Power: 120 PS.

3008 (EP6DT, 2009–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch — notorious main problem, Extreme oil consumption, Turbocharger failure and wastegate malfunction. Power: 150–156 PS.

3008 (EP6CDT, 2009–2016) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, High-pressure pump wears out prematurely, Turbocharger failure due to oil starvation and coking. Power: 150–156 PS.

3008 (DW10-HY4, 2011–2018) — Be Careful: Hybrid high-voltage battery capacity loss, Inverter failure, Hybrid system fault — electric motor control. Power: 163 PS.

What to watch out for with the Peugeot 3008? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Peugeot 3008 T84 have? +
The Peugeot 3008 T84 has 39 known engine weaknesses and 6 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Peugeot 3008 T84? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: DW10-HY4 (2.0L HDi Hybrid4), EP6 (1.6L VTi). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the DW10 (2.0L HDi). Problem engine: EP6DT (1.6L THP 150) — stay away!
Which Peugeot 3008 T84 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Peugeot 3008 T84 — rated: "Decent". {description} 150 hp in the 3008 I manual: enough power for the crossover, good pull at low revs.
Is the Peugeot 3008 T84 worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Peugeot 3008 T84 — 4 of 6 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'. The engine choice is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Peugeot 3008 T84? +
The Peugeot 3008 T84 is available with engine variants from 75 to 181 hp. Petrol: EP6 (1.6L VTi), EP6DT (1.6L THP 150), EP6CDT (1.6L THP 155). Diesel: DV6 (1.6L HDi), DW10 (2.0L HDi), DW10-HY4 (2.0L HDi Hybrid4).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee