Peugeot 308 P51

Successor to the DV6. More modern common rail diesel with SCR cat and AdBlue. Economical and torquey. Cleaner than its predecessor.

• !! Premature timing chain wear — subject to recall from 80,000 km

  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
  1,500–4,000 $
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• !! High-pressure pump seizes from 40,000 km

  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
  2,000–5,000 $
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• !! Timing chain recall — warranty extension

  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.
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Updated PureTech 130 with Euro 6d and GPF. Timing chain instead of wet belt, significantly more reliable.

• !! Oil consumption from coked piston rings from 60,000 km

  The 1.2 PureTech tends towards increased oil consumption from coked oil control rings. At high operating temperatures the rings coke up and allow oil into the combustion chamber. Up to 1 litre per 1,000 km is possible.

  Symptoms: Dropping oil level between services, bluish exhaust smoke on cold start, oil consumption warning on display
  1,500–3,500 $
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• !! Wet belt debris blocks oil strainer (older EB2 variants) from 80,000 km

  On older PureTech variants with a wet belt, rubber debris from the timing belt can block the oil pump strainer and cause oil pressure loss. The EB2ADTS has a timing chain, but verify risk on transitional models.

  Symptoms: Oil pressure warning, engine noise, sudden power loss, engine damage if driving continues
  2,000–6,000 $
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• !! Weak crankshaft thrust washers from 100,000 km

  The crankshaft thrust washers (half-rings) cannot withstand the loads and cause axial play. Once play exceeds 0.5 mm there is a risk of the chain jumping off its sprockets and valves hitting pistons.

  Symptoms: Knocking noises from the engine block, noticeable play at the crankshaft, rough engine running
  2,500–5,000 $
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1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo with 48V mild hybrid system and timing chain (NOT a wet belt like the predecessor EB2DTS). 21 kW electric motor integrated into the e-DCS6 dual-clutch gearbox. From 2024 in 208 P21, 2008 P24, and 308 P51 as MHEV variant. More reliable than the predecessor thanks to the eliminated wet belt issue.

• !! MCU calibration fault — loss of drive

  A miscalibrated motor control unit (MCU) incorrectly detects an internal insulation fault and opens the clutch as a result — unexpected loss of drive while moving is possible.

  0–0 $
• !! e-DCT6 shuddering and protective shutdown (early production) from 10,000 km

  The new e-DCT6 dual-clutch gearbox shows occasional shuddering at low speeds, shift hesitation or protective shutdowns on early production vehicles — usually caused by immature software calibration.

  Symptoms: Shuddering when pulling away and at low speed, shift hesitation, occasional gearbox fault messages, warning lights (ESP, ADAS)
  0–80 $
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• !! Camshaft problems in early production series from 40,000 km

  The latest PureTech generation HN09 shows early reports of camshaft problems similar to the predecessor PureTech engines according to L'Argus. Early warning sign: increased oil consumption from as early as 16,000 km.

  Symptoms: Oil level warning early, rough engine running, knocking on cold start
  500–4,000 $
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Plug-in hybrid with 1.6L turbocharged petrol engine and electric motor. 12.4 kWh battery, approx. 50–60 km electric range. EAT8 automatic standard.

• !! On-board charger and traction battery series defect from 42,000 km

  On the 508/3008 PHEV OBC failures and traction battery faults (fault code P12F03) are documented. Affected vehicles at 40,000–44,000 km. Spare parts lead times are often several months. Costs up to 6,100 € net for a new battery.

  Symptoms: Fault message P12F03, charging not possible, car drives on combustion engine only, drivetrain warning
  2,500–8,000 $
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• !! Battery cell fault P1A4B25 — complete battery replacement from 45,000 km

  An internal traction battery fault causes fault code P1A4B25. The electric drive runs at severely reduced power and regeneration drops out. PSA requires a complete battery replacement (no cell-level repair possible). Cost 6,100 € net.

  Symptoms: Service light on, electric motor noticeably weaker, regeneration failed, charging the traction battery impossible
  5,000–12,000 $
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• !! e-EAT8 gearbox — PSA inspection campaign 2020 from 25,000 km

  PSA ordered a free gearbox inspection of all 3008 Hybrid4 models in 2020. Affected owners reported judder on pull-away, unexpected combustion engine starts instead of electric pull-away and shift problems in 2nd/3rd gear.

  Symptoms: Judder on pull-away above 40–45 km/h, gearbox shifts roughly, unexpected gear changes
  0–3,000 $
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More powerful electric motor on the e-CMP platform for the 308 class. 54 kWh battery, up to 400 km range.

• !! BMS software: drive failure while driving from 15,000 km

  Faulty BMS software configuration causes sudden drive loss while driving. Recall MDY for 2022 model year vehicles (e-208, e-2008, e-Partner, e-Rifter).

  Symptoms: Electric motor cuts out while driving, car coasts only, no prior warning
  0–0 $
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• !! Heat pump — compressor failure through corrosion from 45,000 km

  The STLA Medium heat pump in the e-308/e-3008 157 kW shares the well-known e-CMP weakness: moisture ingress through an undersized moisture trap. On early build years compressor corrosion is possible. Newer VMAX OBC reduces risk; the heat pump compressor remains a risk component.

  Symptoms: Heating output drops in winter, 'electric drivetrain fault' or A/C error, refrigerant compressor noise
  1,200–3,500 $
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• !! Mahle on-board charger failed (AC charging) from 50,000 km

  The fitted Mahle CAOBC1 on-board charger tends to fail, making AC charging via wallbox impossible. Costly repair 2,500–3,500 €; Stellantis sometimes offers goodwill (75% coverage outside warranty).

  Symptoms: Charging aborts immediately at wallbox, charging system fault, only DC fast-charging still works
  2,500–3,500 $
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