Peugeot 308 P51
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
214 PS
Elektro 54kWh Elektro
Electric compact with punch
Fun to Drive!100–136 PS
1.2L Turbo MHEV Benzin
6 weaknesses
Good Choice101–131 PS
1.5L BlueHDi Diesel
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Body Variants
The Peugeot 308 P51 is available as Hatchback and SW — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Peugeot 308 P51 is available with 5 engine variants — from 90 to 214 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Peugeot 1.5L BlueHDi (Diesel, 130–131 PS) has the DV5 (1.5L BlueHDi) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Peugeot 1.2L PureTech 130 Euro6d (Petrol, 130–136 PS) has the EB2ADTS (1.2L PureTech 130 Euro6d) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Peugeot 1.2L Turbo MHEV (Petrol Mild-Hybrid, 130–136 PS) has the HN09 (1.2L Turbo MHEV) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
The Peugeot 1.6L Turbo PHEV (Petrol Plug-in-Hybrid, 180–225 PS) comes with 2 different engines: EP6-PHEV (2021–2026, Be Careful) and EP6-PHEV (2021–2026, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L Turbo PHEV!
The Peugeot Elektro 54kWh (Electric, 213 PS) has the EM-157 (Elektro 54kWh) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Complete digital cockpit and touchscreen failure On the 308 P51 the cockpit screens and central touchscreen can fail completely. The 3D i-Cockpit occasionally drops out and shows no information. Software lockups occur particularly with Apple CarPlay connections. Symptoms: Black screen in the dashboard, touchscreen unresponsive, climate controls disappear from the display, infotainment restart required from 30,000 km | Medium | |
| Windscreen wiper motor fails repeatedly Repeatedly failing windscreen wiper motors are reported on the 308 P51. In some cases the motor had to be replaced twice within half a year, indicating a systematic problem. Symptoms: Wipers don't move, intermittent failure in the rain, wiper stops mid-screen from 25,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 65 weaknesses have been documented for the Peugeot 308 P51 (2021–2026) — 55 engine-related and 10 vehicle-related. 4 problem engines: DV5 (1.5L BlueHDi), DW10 (2.0L HDi), EB2DT (1.2L PureTech 110), EB2DTS (1.2L PureTech 130). Typical issues affect Electronics, Other, HVAC, Suspension. Considered reliable: HN09 (1.2L Turbo MHEV).
308 (DW10, 2011–2023) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 150 PS.
308 (DW10, 2011–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 163 PS.
308 (DW10, 2017–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 177–181 PS.
308 (DV5, 2019–2026) — Stay Away!: Premature timing chain wear — subject to recall, High-pressure pump seizes, Timing chain recall — warranty extension. Power: 102 PS.
308 (DV5, 2019–2026) — Stay Away!: Premature timing chain wear — subject to recall, High-pressure pump seizes, Timing chain recall — warranty extension. Power: 130–131 PS.
308 (EB2DT, 2013–2023) — Stay Away!: Wet belt disintegration — notorious main problem, Crankshaft axial play from weak thrust washers, Extreme oil consumption from coked piston rings. Power: 110 PS.
308 (EB2DTS, 2013–2026) — Stay Away!: Wet belt disintegration — notorious main problem, LSPI — low-speed pre-ignition, High oil consumption from coked piston rings. Power: 130–136 PS.
308 (EB2ADTS, 2021–2024) — Be Careful: Oil consumption from coked piston rings, Wet belt debris blocks oil strainer (older EB2 variants), Weak crankshaft thrust washers. Power: 130–136 PS.
308 (EB2ADTS-MH, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Wet belt disintegrates — engine damage possible, Crankshaft thrust washers wear quickly, Oil consumption and camshaft problems early. Power: 130–136 PS.
308 (EP6-PHEV, 2021–2026) — Be Careful: On-board charger and traction battery series defect, Battery cell fault P1A4B25 — complete battery replacement, e-EAT8 gearbox — PSA inspection campaign 2020. Power: 179 PS.
308 (EP6-PHEV, 2021–2026) — Be Careful: On-board charger and traction battery series defect, Battery cell fault P1A4B25 — complete battery replacement, e-EAT8 gearbox — PSA inspection campaign 2020. Power: 149–150 PS.
308 (EM-157, 2023–2024) — Be Careful: BMS software: drive failure while driving, Heat pump — compressor failure through corrosion, Mahle on-board charger failed (AC charging). Power: 213 PS.
What to watch out for with the Peugeot 308? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee