Peugeot 5008 P87
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
90–181 PS
2.0L HDi Diesel
Family van: well matched
Decent140–156 PS
1.6L THP 150 Benzin
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Peugeot 5008 P87 is available with 6 engine variants — from 75 to 181 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Peugeot 1.5L BlueHDi (Diesel, 131 PS) has the DV5 (1.5L BlueHDi) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Peugeot 1.6L HDi (Diesel, 99–120 PS) comes with 2 different engines: DV6 (2017–2019, Stay Away!) and DV6 (2017–2019, 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 (2017–2023, Stay Away!) and DW10 (2017–2024, 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, 131–136 PS) has the EB2DTS (1.2L PureTech 130) — 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.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Electric tailgate won't open reliably The electric tailgate fails to respond or only responds sporadically. Two typical failure phases: around 15,000 km due to software faults and at 80,000–100,000 km due to mechanical wear of the gas struts. Symptoms: Tailgate doesn't open at the press of a button, tailgate stops halfway, foot sensor unresponsive from 60,000 km | Medium | |
| Start-stop system fails prematurely The start-stop system develops problems after just 20,000–40,000 km. The function stops working completely or behaves erratically when pulling away from traffic lights. Symptoms: Start-stop no longer functions, engine restarts with a delay after the stop phase, warning message on the display from 30,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 54 weaknesses have been documented for the Peugeot 5008 P87 (2017–2024) — 44 engine-related and 10 vehicle-related. 6 problem engines: DV6 (1.6L HDi), DV5 (1.5L BlueHDi), DW10 (2.0L HDi), EP6DT (1.6L THP 150), EB2DT (1.2L PureTech 110), EB2DTS (1.2L PureTech 130). Typical issues affect Electronics, Interior, Other, Brakes.
5008 (DV6, 2009–2019) — 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.
5008 (DW10, 2009–2023) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 150 PS.
5008 (DW10, 2009–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 163 PS.
5008 (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.
5008 (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: 116–120 PS.
5008 (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.
5008 (DV5, 2019–2026) — Stay Away!: Premature timing chain wear — subject to recall, High-pressure pump seizes, Timing chain recall — warranty extension. Power: 131 PS.
5008 (EP6DT, 2009–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch — notorious main problem, Extreme oil consumption, Turbocharger failure and wastegate malfunction. Power: 156 PS.
5008 (EP6CDTX, 2017–2024) — 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.
5008 (EB2DT, 2017–2024) — 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.
5008 (EB2DTS, 2017–2026) — Stay Away!: Wet belt disintegration — notorious main problem, LSPI — low-speed pre-ignition, High oil consumption from coked piston rings. Power: 131–136 PS.
What to watch out for with the Peugeot 5008? 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