Peugeot · Wagon · 2013–2021
Peugeot 308 T9 SW
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
1.2 / 5.0 · Based on 9 engine variants Most Fun Engine
205–208 PS
1.6L THP 225 Benzin
308 GTi — proper hot hatch
Fun to Drive! Problem Engine
140–156 PS
1.6L THP 150 Benzin
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Peugeot 308 T9 SW is available with 7 engine variants — from 75 to 208 hp.
1.6L HDi Engine Change
2013 2019
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2013 2019
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2.0L HDi Engine Change
2013 2021
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2014 2021
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
1.2L PureTech 110
2013 2021
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.2L PureTech 130
2013 2021
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.6L THP 155
2013 2017
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.6L THP 165
2013 2017
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
1.6L THP 225 Engine Change
2013 2017
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2015 2017
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the Peugeot 308 T9 SW have? +
The Peugeot 308 T9 as SW has 66 known weaknesses, 10 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Be Careful: EP6CDTX (1.6L THP 165). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'.
Is the Peugeot 308 T9 SW worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Peugeot 308 T9 SW — 8 of 9 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee