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.
Family van at its limit
112 hp in the large 5008 I with up to 7 seats: the DV6 is completely out of its depth. With a family on board every hill becomes a problem.
Engine Weaknesses 6
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
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 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
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 6
A thumping noise from the front axle is one of the most common weak points of the 5008 T87. Top mounts, shock absorbers and wishbone bushes wear comparatively early.
The turbocharger seal on the HDi diesel and THP petrol can develop leaks, leading to oil loss. In endurance testing the turbo seal was replaced at 99,036 km.
The A/C compressor on the 5008 T87 fails at higher mileages. On cars without regular A/C servicing the compressor seizes through internal wear. Compressor problems were documented in endurance testing.
The front brake discs on the 5008 T87 tend to develop lateral run-out and need replacing unusually early. In endurance testing the front discs were replaced due to run-out at just 30,885 km.
The interior of the 5008 T87 develops prominent rattles from trim panels, the centre console and doors with increasing mileage. Material quality is considered a weak point.
The vehicle is prone to sporadic warning messages without a concrete fault from just a few thousand kilometres. Sensor errors and infotainment failures are documented.
