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Peugeot 308 T9

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

1.4 / 5.0 · Based on 10 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

250–272 PS

1.6L THP 270 Benzin

Peugeot Sport at its finest

Legendary!
Problem Engine

140–156 PS

1.6L THP 150 Benzin

7 weaknesses

Stay Away!

Body Variants

The Peugeot 308 T9 is available as Hatchback and SW — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Generations


Engine Overview

The Peugeot 308 T9 is available with 8 engine variants — from 75 to 272 hp. 4 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.

1.6L HDi · Diesel· 92–120 PS Engine Change
2013 2019
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2013 2019
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2013 2019
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2.0L HDi · Diesel· 150–181 PS Engine Change
2013 2021
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2014 2021
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
1.2L PureTech 110 · Petrol· 110 PS
2013 2021
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.2L PureTech 130 · Petrol· 130–136 PS
2013 2021
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.6L THP 155 · Petrol· 156 PS
2013 2017
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.6L THP 165 · Petrol· 165 PS
2013 2017
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
1.6L THP 225 · Petrol· 205–225 PS Engine Change
2013 2017
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2015 2017
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.6L THP 270 · Petrol· 250–272 PS Engine Change
2015 2021
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
2015 2021
Be Careful 7 weaknesses

The Peugeot 1.6L HDi (Diesel, 92–120 PS) comes with 3 different engines: DV6 (2013–2019, Stay Away!) and DV6 (2013–2019, Stay Away!) and DV6 (2013–2019, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L HDi!

The Peugeot 2.0L HDi (Diesel, 150–181 PS) comes with 2 different engines: DW10 (2013–2021, Stay Away!) and DW10 (2014–2021, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L HDi!

The Peugeot 1.2L PureTech 110 (Petrol, 110 PS) has the EB2DT (1.2L PureTech 110) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.

The Peugeot 1.2L PureTech 130 (Petrol, 130–136 PS) has the EB2DTS (1.2L PureTech 130) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.

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

The Peugeot 1.6L THP 165 (Petrol, 165 PS) has the EP6CDTX (1.6L THP 165) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

The Peugeot 1.6L THP 225 (Petrol, 205–225 PS) comes with 2 different engines: EP6FADTX (2013–2017, Stay Away!) and EP6FADTX (2015–2017, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L THP 225!

The Peugeot 1.6L THP 270 (Petrol, 250–272 PS) comes with 2 different engines: EP6FDTR (2015–2021, Be Careful) and EP6FDTR (2015–2021, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L THP 270!

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Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
Fractured wishbone bolts (recall)

On 308 models from build years 2013 and 2014 the attachment bolts on the front triangular wishbones can fracture. This can lead to uncontrollable handling. A recall was issued for affected vehicles.

Symptoms: Thumping from the suspension, steering wheel pulls to one side, uncontrollable handling in corners, visible play on the wishbone
from 40,000 km
Low
!Rear axle bearings and drop links wear (SW)

On the 308 T9 — especially the SW estate — thumping from the rear axle caused by worn bearings and anti-roll bar drop links is reported. The additional weight of the estate puts more load on the rear axle.

Symptoms: Thumping from the rear, particularly at low speed over bumps, creaking when the suspension compresses, unsettled ride on higher loads.
from 100,000 km
Medium

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 73 weaknesses have been documented for the Peugeot 308 T9 (2013–2021) — 63 engine-related and 10 vehicle-related. 8 problem engines: DV6 (1.6L HDi), DV5 (1.5L BlueHDi), DW10 (2.0L HDi), EP6DT (1.6L THP 150), EP6FADTX (1.6L THP 225), EB2DT (1.2L PureTech 110), EB2DTS (1.2L PureTech 130), EP6CDT (1.6L THP 155). Typical issues affect Suspension, Brakes, Electronics, Other.

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 (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: 92–99 PS.

308 (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.

308 (DV6, 2017–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 99 PS.

308 (DV6, 2017–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 120 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 (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, 2011–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch — notorious main problem, Extreme oil consumption, Turbocharger failure and wastegate malfunction. Power: 156 PS.

308 (EP6CDTX, 2013–2017) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch (improved but not eliminated), Carbon build-up on intake valves from direct injection, High-pressure pump wears prematurely. Power: 165 PS.

308 (EP6FADTX, 2013–2017) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch under extreme turbo load, Severe carbon build-up on intake valves, High oil consumption from coked oil control rings. Power: 225 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 (EP6CDT, 2013–2017) — 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.

308 (EP6FADTX, 2015–2017) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch under extreme turbo load, Severe carbon build-up on intake valves, High oil consumption from coked oil control rings. Power: 205 PS.

308 (EP6FDTR, 2015–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch under high load, High-pressure pump (HPFP) — known weak point, Turbocharger wear from extreme boost pressure. Power: 250 PS.

308 (EP6FDTR, 2015–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch under high load, High-pressure pump (HPFP) — known weak point, Turbocharger wear from extreme boost pressure. Power: 272 PS.

What to watch out for with the Peugeot 308? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Peugeot 308 T9 have? +
The Peugeot 308 T9 has 63 known engine weaknesses and 10 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Peugeot 308 T9? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: EP6CDTX (1.6L THP 165), EP6FDTR (1.6L THP 270). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the EP6FDTR (1.6L THP 270). Problem engine: EP6DT (1.6L THP 150) — stay away!
Which Peugeot 308 T9 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Peugeot 308 T9 — rated: "Legendary!". {description} The 308 GTi 250 is a masterpiece of chassis dynamics: 250 hp, Torsen differential, sport-tuned suspension and a snappy manual. It drives more precisely and aggressively than almost anything in its class — a genuine enthusiast's compact without compromise.
Is the Peugeot 308 T9 worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Peugeot 308 T9 — 8 of 10 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'. The engine choice is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Peugeot 308 T9? +
The Peugeot 308 T9 is available with engine variants from 75 to 272 hp. Petrol: EP6DT (1.6L THP 150), EP6CDTX (1.6L THP 165), EP6FADTX (1.6L THP 225), EB2DT (1.2L PureTech 110), EB2DTS (1.2L PureTech 130), EP6CDT (1.6L THP 155), EP6FDTR (1.6L THP 270). Diesel: DV6 (1.6L HDi), DV5 (1.5L BlueHDi), DW10 (2.0L HDi).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee