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Peugeot · Wagon · 2021–2026

Peugeot 308 P51 SW

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

2.3 / 5.0 · Based on 9 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

214 PS

Elektro 54kWh Elektro

Electric compact with punch

Fun to Drive!
Most Reliable Engine

100–136 PS

1.2L Turbo MHEV Benzin

6 weaknesses

Good Choice
Problem Engine

101–131 PS

1.5L BlueHDi Diesel

6 weaknesses

Stay Away!

Engine Overview

The Peugeot 308 P51 SW is available with 5 engine variants — from 90 to 214 hp.

1.5L BlueHDi · Diesel· 130–131 PS
2021 2026
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.2L PureTech 130 Euro6d · Petrol· 130–136 PS
2021 2024
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
1.2L Turbo MHEV · Petrol Mild-Hybrid· 130–136 PS
2023 2026
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
1.6L Turbo PHEV · Petrol Plug-in-Hybrid· 180–225 PS Engine Change
2021 2026
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2021 2026
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
Elektro 54kWh · Electric· 213 PS
2023 2024
Be Careful 6 weaknesses

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Peugeot 308 P51 SW have? +
The Peugeot 308 P51 as SW has 65 known weaknesses, 10 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: HN09 (1.2L Turbo MHEV).
Is the Peugeot 308 P51 SW worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Peugeot 308 P51 SW — 4 of 9 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee

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