Peugeot 308 T7
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
174–200 PS
1.6L THP 175/200 Benzin
Sporty 308 with bite
Fun to Drive!140–156 PS
1.6L THP 150 Benzin
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Body Variants
The Peugeot 308 T7 is available as Hatchback and SW and Convertible — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Peugeot 308 T7 is available with 5 engine variants — from 75 to 200 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Peugeot 1.6L HDi (Diesel, 90–116 PS) comes with 2 different engines: DV6 (2007–2013, Stay Away!) and DV6 (2007–2013, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L HDi!
The Peugeot 2.0L HDi (Diesel, 136–140 PS) has the DW10 (2.0L HDi) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Peugeot 1.6L THP 150 (Petrol, 140–156 PS) comes with 2 different engines: EP6DT (2007–2013, Stay Away!) and EP6DT (2007–2011, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L THP 150!
The Peugeot 1.6L THP 175/200 (Petrol, 174 PS) has the EP6DTS (1.6L THP 175/200) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Peugeot 1.6L VTi (Petrol, 120 PS) has the EP6 (1.6L VTi) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Front wishbone rubber bushes worn The rubber bushes on the front triangular wishbones of the 308 T7 go soft and porous relatively quickly. TÜV/MOT inspectors flag the front axle above-average frequently from the second inspection onwards. The defect rate on older examples is clearly above the class average. Symptoms: Thumping noises over bumps, vague steering feel, uneven tyre wear, rattling at low speed from 80,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 47 weaknesses have been documented for the Peugeot 308 T7 (2007–2013) — 39 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. 5 problem engines: DV6 (1.6L HDi), DW10 (2.0L HDi), EP6DT (1.6L THP 150), EP6DTS (1.6L THP 175/200), EP6CDT (1.6L THP 155). Typical issues affect Suspension, Rust, Electronics, HVAC.
308 (DV6, 2007–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 90–92 PS.
308 (DV6, 2007–2019) — 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.
308 (DW10, 2007–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 136–140 PS.
308 (DV6, 2011–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 90–99 PS.
308 (DV6, 2011–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 111–116 PS.
308 (DV6, 2011–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 111–120 PS.
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 (EP6, 2007–2012) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, Increased oil consumption, Water pump leaking. Power: 120 PS.
308 (EP6DT, 2007–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch — notorious main problem, Extreme oil consumption, Turbocharger failure and wastegate malfunction. Power: 150–156 PS.
308 (EP6DT, 2007–2011) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch — notorious main problem, Extreme oil consumption, Turbocharger failure and wastegate malfunction. Power: 140 PS.
308 (EP6DTS, 2007–2012) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch under high load, Excessive oil consumption from coked piston rings, High-pressure pump (HPFP) loses hydraulic oil. Power: 174 PS.
308 (EP6, 2011–2013) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, Increased oil consumption, Water pump leaking. Power: 120–125 PS.
308 (EP6DT, 2011–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch — notorious main problem, Extreme oil consumption, Turbocharger failure and wastegate malfunction. Power: 156 PS.
308 (EP6CDT, 2011–2013) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure, High-pressure pump wears out prematurely, Turbocharger failure due to oil starvation and coking. Power: 156 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