Peugeot 508 R8
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
149–200 PS
1.6L Turbo PHEV Benzin
Elegant glider with hybrid catch
Decent101–131 PS
1.5L BlueHDi Diesel
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Body Variants
The Peugeot 508 R8 is available as Sedan and SW — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Peugeot 508 R8 is available with 5 engine variants — from 75 to 200 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Peugeot 1.5L BlueHDi (Diesel, 130–131 PS) has the DV5 (1.5L BlueHDi) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Peugeot 2.0L HDi (Diesel, 163–181 PS) comes with 2 different engines: DW10 (2018–2026, Stay Away!) and DW10 (2018–2026, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L HDi!
The Peugeot 1.2L PureTech 130 (Petrol, 130–131 PS) has the EB2DTS (1.2L PureTech 130) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Peugeot 1.6L THP 165 (Petrol, 180–181 PS) has the EP6CDTX (1.6L THP 165) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Peugeot 1.6L Turbo PHEV (Petrol Plug-in-Hybrid, 225 PS) has the EP6-PHEV (1.6L Turbo PHEV) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| EAT8 automatic with delayed gear changes The EAT8 automatic gearbox shows too-late or poorly adapted gear changes on some examples. Regular gearbox oil changes per the service schedule reduce the problem considerably. Symptoms: Judder when shifting, delayed kickdown when overtaking, rough gear change at low speed from 80,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 46 weaknesses have been documented for the Peugeot 508 R8 (2018–2026) — 37 engine-related and 9 vehicle-related. 4 problem engines: DV6 (1.6L HDi), DV5 (1.5L BlueHDi), DW10 (2.0L HDi), EB2DTS (1.2L PureTech 130). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Electronics, Suspension, Steering.
508 (DV6, 2010–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 111–116 PS.
508 (DV6, 2010–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 111–120 PS.
508 (DW10, 2010–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 163 PS.
508 (DV6, 2014–2019) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger total failure from oil sludge, Leaking injectors with diesel in the engine oil, Premature camshaft and chain wear. Power: 114–120 PS.
508 (DW10, 2014–2023) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 150 PS.
508 (DW10, 2014–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing belt snap caused by defective water pump, Dual-mass flywheel wear, Leaking injectors causing oil dilution. Power: 177–181 PS.
508 (DV5, 2018–2026) — Stay Away!: Premature timing chain wear — subject to recall, High-pressure pump seizes, Timing chain recall — warranty extension. Power: 130–131 PS.
508 (EP6CDTX, 2018–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch (improved but not eliminated), Carbon build-up on intake valves from direct injection, High-pressure pump wears prematurely. Power: 180–181 PS.
508 (EB2DTS, 2018–2026) — Stay Away!: Wet belt disintegration — notorious main problem, LSPI — low-speed pre-ignition, High oil consumption from coked piston rings. Power: 130–131 PS.
508 (EP6-PHEV, 2019–2026) — Be Careful: On-board charger and traction battery series defect, Battery cell fault P1A4B25 — complete battery replacement, e-EAT8 gearbox — PSA inspection campaign 2020. Power: 180–181 PS.
508 (EP6-PHEV, 2023–2026) — Be Careful: On-board charger and traction battery series defect, Battery cell fault P1A4B25 — complete battery replacement, e-EAT8 gearbox — PSA inspection campaign 2020. Power: 149–150 PS.
What to watch out for with the Peugeot 508? 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