Peugeot 5008 P87

Modern PSA diesel (1.5L BlueHDi) with common-rail, SCR catalyst, and AdBlue. Fuel-efficient and torquey, but the camshaft chain (only 7 mm wide) is the biggest weak point — Stellantis extended the warranty to 10 years/240,000 km. Always check whether the 8 mm chain update has been performed. The AdBlue system and DPF are prone to issues with short-trip driving. The high-pressure fuel pump can seize from fuel contamination.

• !! Premature timing chain wear — subject to recall from 80,000 km

  The only 7 mm wide timing chain stretches prematurely and can snap. Oil dilution from short-trip use accelerates the problem. Stellantis has initiated a mega recall covering 141,700 vehicles in Germany.

  Symptoms: Rattling or clattering on cold start, engine management light, rough engine running, in the worst case sudden engine shutdown from chain snap while driving
  1,500–4,000 $
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• !! High-pressure pump seizes from 40,000 km

  The Bosch high-pressure pump on the DV5 can seize, particularly on vehicles with fewer than 50,000 km. Metal swarf enters the fuel system and requires replacement of the entire injection system.

  Symptoms: Engine no longer starts or stalls while driving, engine management light, metallic noise from engine bay, power loss shortly before total failure
  2,000–5,000 $
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• !! Timing chain recall — warranty extension

  Stellantis has extended the warranty to 10 years / 240,000 km (since July 2025). A software update increases oil pressure and a special oil change is performed. Chain replacement free of charge if required.

  Symptoms: Affected vehicles receive a recall notification. Workshop performs diagnosis, checks chain stretch via camshaft/crankshaft sensor comparison.
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The most common PSA diesel (1.6L HDi, 68-85 kW), evolving through many stages from Euro 4 to Euro 6. THE defining problem is the turbocharger: the oil feed line clogs with soot particles and kills the TD025/GT1544V turbo — sometimes as early as 50,000 km. Injector seals, EGR carbon buildup, and DPF issues on short trips are additional trouble spots. With regular oil changes and highway driving, it remains a frugal, long-lasting engine.

• !! Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge from 100,000 km

  The 1.6 HDi is notorious for repeated turbocharger failures. Soot particles in the oil alter viscosity, oil lines coke up and the turbocharger runs dry. A second failure after replacement without addressing the root cause is common.

  Symptoms: Whistling from the turbocharger, severe power loss, blue or black exhaust smoke, oil leaking from turbo, engine enters limp mode
  700–2,500 $
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• !! Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil from 120,000 km

  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
  300–800 $
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• !! Premature camshaft and chain wear from 130,000 km

  The cam-to-cam timing chain between inlet and exhaust camshafts can stretch or snap. Hydraulic chain tensioners fail, causing valve timing shift and in extreme cases engine damage.

  Symptoms: Rattling on cold start, rough engine running, engine management light, power loss, in extreme cases sudden engine shutdown from chain snap
  800–2,500 $
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Powerful PSA diesel (2.0L HDi, 100-133 kW) for mid-size cars and SUVs. Common-rail with turbo, later versions as BlueHDi with SCR catalyst and AdBlue. Fundamentally robust and long-lasting with high torque. Injectors and the turbocharger are the main wear items. Timing belt with water pump should be replaced at least every 160,000 km. DPF regeneration becomes problematic with short-trip driving patterns.

• !! Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump from 90,000 km

  The plastic impeller of the water pump can disintegrate from as early as 50,000 km. Fragments enter the timing belt drive and cause the belt to snap with subsequent total engine destruction.

  Symptoms: Coolant temperature rises unusually, coolant loss without visible leak, faint grinding or squealing from the timing belt drive, sudden engine shutdown when belt snaps
  600–900 $
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• !! Dual-mass flywheel wear from 130,000 km

  The dual-mass flywheel wears prematurely, especially on the 107 hp variant. Oil dilution from DPF regeneration accelerates wear. The clutch should always be renewed at the same time.

  Symptoms: Squealing or clattering when starting and stopping the engine, pronounced vibrations at idle, juddering when pulling away, knocking at low revs under load
  1,000–1,800 $
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• !! Leaking injectors causing oil dilution from 140,000 km

  Leaking injectors allow diesel into the engine oil, drastically reducing its lubricity. The rising oil level is often overlooked. This can cause piston and bearing damage.

  Symptoms: Diesel smell at the dipstick, oil level rises above maximum, strong exhaust smell inside the car, engine judders or knocks more than usual, increased fuel consumption
  400–1,500 $
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Turbo three-cylinder PureTech 110 (81 kW) — the bread-and-butter engine across many PSA models. The wet belt (oil-bathed timing belt) is the biggest weakness: belt delamination can destroy the engine. Stellantis extended the warranty to 10 years/175,000 km. Switched to a timing chain from 2019 onward. Oil changes every 15,000 km maximum with the correct Total Quartz Ineo Xtra oil are mandatory. A punchy engine when the belt is intact.

• !! Wet belt disintegration — notorious main problem from 60,000 km

  The oil-lubricated timing belt (wet belt / courroie humide) is the most notorious problem of the PureTech turbocharged engines. Engine oil degrades quickly, especially during short-trip use and infrequent use (under 15,000 km per year). Unburned fuel dilutes the oil (fuel dilution), which then acts abrasively on the belt. The belt swells, delaminates and releases rubber particles that clog the oil pump strainer, VVT solenoids and oil channels. Complete belt snap causes valve damage and total engine failure. Stellantis recalled almost 500,000 vehicles. PSA reduced the replacement interval from 240,000 km to 70,000 km.

  Symptoms: Engine management light, power loss, oil pressure warning, rattling noises, sudden engine shutdown. In extreme cases: catastrophic engine failure.
  800–8,000 $
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• !! Crankshaft axial play from weak thrust washers from 100,000 km

  The crankshaft thrust washers (half-rings) are undersized and cannot reliably absorb the higher loads of the turbocharged engine. If axial play is exceeded the timing belt jumps off its sprockets — with catastrophic consequences for valves and the cylinder head.

  Symptoms: Metallic knocking when operating the clutch, rattling noises, sudden catastrophic engine failure
  2,000–6,000 $
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• !! Extreme oil consumption from coked piston rings from 100,000 km

  The oil control rings coke up from carbon deposits and allow excess oil into the combustion chamber. Some engines consume 1 litre of oil per 1,000 miles (around 1,600 km). PSA's stated tolerance is a maximum of 1 litre per 6,400 km — many engines far exceed this. Particularly affected from 100,000 km.

  Symptoms: Oil level drops quickly, blue smoke from exhaust, frequent topping up required
  800–2,500 $
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PureTech 130 Turbo (96 kW) — same engine as the EB2DT with higher boost pressure. Shares the wet belt issues of early production years completely. Crankshaft end float from worn thrust washers is the second major weakness — once it exceeds 0.5 mm, the engine is no longer safely repairable. Oil consumption from piston ring coking starting around 60,000 km should be monitored. From 2022 onward, the switch to timing chain improves reliability significantly.

• !! Wet belt disintegration — notorious main problem from 60,000 km

  Identical wet belt problem as on the EB2DT. The oil-lubricated timing belt breaks down from degraded engine oil, especially during short-trip use and infrequent driving. The higher turbo output (130 hp) additionally stresses the belt. Rubber particles clog the oil pump, VVT valves and lubrication channels. Stellantis recall covered around 500,000 vehicles. Service interval was reduced from 240,000 to 70,000 km. Belt snap results in total engine failure.

  Symptoms: Engine management light, power loss, oil pressure warning, sudden engine shutdown, catastrophic engine damage
  800–8,000 $
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• !! LSPI — low-speed pre-ignition from 80,000 km

  Low Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) occurs at low revs under high load. Oil additive droplets in the combustion chamber ignite uncontrollably before the spark fires. This creates extremely high pressure spikes that can damage pistons and connecting rods. Using the correct engine oil (Stellantis FPW9.55535/03) significantly reduces the risk.

  Symptoms: Metallic knocking at low revs under high load, engine management light, in extreme cases piston damage
  100–4,000 $
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• !! High oil consumption from coked piston rings from 90,000 km

  As with the EB2DT the oil control rings tend to coke up. Oil enters the combustion chamber and is burned. The more highly loaded 130 hp engine tends to develop the problem earlier. Some owners report 1 litre per 1,500 km.

  Symptoms: Rapidly dropping oil level, blue exhaust smoke, regular topping up required
  800–2,500 $
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Revised THP with 165 PS (121 kW) and improved timing chain from 2014 onward. Significantly more reliable than the predecessors EP6DT/EP6CDT — the chain issues were mitigated by a stronger tensioner and wider chain. Oil consumption and valve carbon buildup persist as typical direct injection concerns. Regular oil changes with 5W-30 remain essential. Overall the best compromise within the THP engine family.

• !! Timing chain stretch (improved but not eliminated) from 100,000 km

  The EP6CDTX has a reinforced chain and revised tensioner (white guide rails instead of brown). Nevertheless, chain stretch occurs from around 100,000 km — less frequently than on EP6DT/DTS, but still relevant.

  Symptoms: Slight rattle on cold start until oil pressure builds, valve timing fault in OBD, rough idle after warm restart
  1,000–2,200 $
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• !! Carbon build-up on intake valves from direct injection from 80,000 km

  The EP6CDTX also uses direct injection exclusively. Oil mist and EGR gases cause stubborn carbon deposits on the intake valves. Cleaning every 60,000–80,000 km is recommended.

  Symptoms: Gradual power loss, increased fuel consumption, hesitation at low revs, occasional misfires
  400–800 $
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• !! High-pressure pump wears prematurely from 100,000 km

  The high-pressure pump of the EP6CDTX gradually loses its internal hydraulic oil over time. It wears faster with frequent short-trip use and in hot climates. Fault code P0087 is typical.

  Symptoms: Power loss under load, engine stumbling at high revs, starting problems, MIL with fuel pressure fault
  500–1,100 $
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