Peugeot 5008
Most widespread PSA diesel. Went through many evolution stages from Euro 4 to Euro 6. Economical and long-lived with regular servicing. Prone to DPF issues in short-trip operation.
Big SUV, tiny engine
100 hp in the over-1,500 kg 5008 II is a joke. This car needs at least the 130 hp variant.
Engine Weaknesses 4
The copper sealing rings on the injectors wear out, allowing combustion gases and diesel to enter the cylinder head. Oil dilution by diesel can lead to engine damage. Affects all 1.6 HDi variants.
Symptoms: Diesel smell at the dipstick, rising oil level, black deposits around injectors, rough engine running, hissing noises at the cylinder head with engine running
The plastic impeller on the water pump breaks away early and can damage the timing belt or cause engine failure. Engine damage documented from as low as 70,000–88,000 km. Always replace the water pump at the same time as the timing belt.
Symptoms: Engine overheating, timing belt snaps without warning, fan noise, coolant loss
During short-trip use DPF regeneration fails regularly. Deposits in the EGR and throttle body additionally prevent correct regeneration. From 160,000 km complete replacement is frequently needed.
Symptoms: Warning 'particulate filter filling up', noticeable power loss, increased fuel consumption, engine judders under acceleration, limp mode
Leaks around the injector sealing area let exhaust gases into the cylinder head. A gel-like oil residue forms in the head chambers (especially pre-2006 build). Professional cleaning takes around 10 labour hours. Turbo damage threatened by oil contamination.
Symptoms: Turbo damage, power loss, black oil paste around injectors, engine oil contamination
Vehicle Weaknesses 10
Due to a faulty weld the tow hitch can come loose and cause trailer separation. Affects build years up to 2020. Free rectification at the dealer.
On diesel models (01/2017–01/2022) the particulate filter can develop cracks through overheating during regeneration. Frequent short-trip use makes the problem worse as the filter cannot fully regenerate.
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.
The rear calipers have low-quality pistons that corrode and seize quickly. Discs show deep scoring and heat discolouration as early as 13,000–50,000 km. Peugeot attributes the issue to driving style.
The lower connection of the AC condenser does not seal permanently. After a seal replacement the leak frequently recurs. Many variants (12 mm / 16 mm) are available; an incorrect order delays the repair. Workshop cost around 900 euros.
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.
On models from 2019 onwards the head-up display gets stuck in the housing or only partially deploys after 30,000–50,000 km. The drive mechanism jams.
Rear coil springs produce thumping noises when the suspension compresses, described as a blow with a rubber mallet. Sometimes occurs from as little as 300 km (assembly or production defect). Difficult to reproduce.
The seat heater on the 5008 P87 typically fails due to a defective heating mat, switch fault or broken wire. Peugeot integrates the heating mats fully into the PU foam, making replacement expensive.
The electric tailgate fails in two typical waves: around 15,000 km due to software errors and between 80,000–100,000 km due to mechanical wear of the gas struts. The drive unit is expensive.
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