Peugeot 807 E2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Market overview: The Peugeot 807 (2002-2014) was the large family van on the Sevel Nord platform — identical to Citroën C8, Fiat Ulysse and Lancia Phedra. Up to 8 seats, rear sliding doors. From 2,000 EUR for maintained diesel examples.
Engine choice: DW10 2.0 HDi 136 PS is the sensible choice. DW12 2.2 HDi offers more power but is rarer. ES9 V6 petrol is exotic with 14+ litres consumption. Automatic = AL4 = trouble.
Weak points: BSI control unit is the biggest weakness — total failure immobilises the car (500-1,200 EUR). AL4 automatic problematic as with all PSA models of this era. Sliding door motors fail from 60,000 km. Cooling overwhelmed in traffic. Engine bay rust from 10 years.
Buying advice: DW10 2.0 HDi with manual gearbox and proven working BSI is the safest choice. Sliding doors must work perfectly. Avoid AL4 automatic.
Engine Overview
The Peugeot 807 E2 is available with one engine variant at 128 hp.
PSA V6 naturally aspirated engine (3.0L, 155 kW) with 24 valves — installed in the 407, 607, and 807. Smooth and durable with good power delivery, but high fuel consumption (12-15 L/100 km). Timing belt replacement is labor-intensive and expensive (1,000+ EUR) since the engine is transversely mounted with very limited access space. Oil cooler gasket and crankshaft position sensor are known wear items. Rare on the used car market.
- !! Timing belt damaged by oil contamination from 90,000 km
Leaking camshaft or crankshaft seals allow oil to reach the timing belt. The oil degrades the rubber, the belt slips and valve timing shifts. Valve damage is a real risk.
Symptoms: Uneven engine running, compression loss on individual cylinders, engine warning light, in the worst case engine damage - !! Oil loss at camshaft covers from 80,000 km
The ES9 V6 is strongly prone to oil leaks at the camshaft covers. Escaping oil can reach the timing belt and cause belt slippage or even engine fire. Regular inspection is mandatory.
Symptoms: Oil spots in engine bay, oil smell, visible oil traces at cylinder heads, burning smell - !! Ignition coil failures cause misfires from 80,000 km
The six individual ignition coils of the ES9 V6 are prone to failure, leading to misfires on individual cylinders. The problem often develops gradually.
Symptoms: Juddering at certain RPMs, engine management light, noticeable power loss, increased fuel consumption
+ 3 more engine weaknesses + vehicle weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| BSI unit fails completely — total electrical blackout The BSI control unit of the 807 is extremely failure-prone. Moisture and corrosion in the central electronics area can cause a complete failure: window regulators, display, radio, wipers and central locking all fail simultaneously. Recoding is often required. Symptoms: Complete electronics failure — no radio, no window regulators, no central locking, all warning lights on, engine will not start | Medium | |
| Electric sliding door does not open and close reliably The electric sliding doors of the 807 are failure-prone. Defective drive motors and dirty guide rails cause malfunctions. The auto motor und sport long-term test documents sliding door electronic problems after short usage. Symptoms: Sliding door does not open at the push of a button, door does not close fully, door re-opens while driving, 'sliding door fault' message on display from 80,000 km | Medium | |
| Central locking opens on its own Central locking spontaneously opens all doors or refuses to lock. Often BSI fault. Symptoms: Doors unlock spontaneously, locking doesn't respond to key. | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues +
A total of 22 weaknesses have been documented for the Peugeot 807 E2 (2002–2014) — 12 engine-related and 10 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Gearbox, Rust, Interior.
807 (DW12, 2002–2014) — Be Careful: Turbocharger bearing damage from oil starvation, Injectors seized in the cylinder head, EGR valve sticks. Power: 128 PS.
807 (DW12, 2007–2014) — Be Careful: Turbocharger bearing damage from oil starvation, Injectors seized in the cylinder head, EGR valve sticks. Power: 163–170 PS.
807 (ES9, 2002–2014) — Be Careful: Timing belt damaged by oil contamination, Oil loss at camshaft covers, Ignition coil failures cause misfires. Power: 204 PS.
What to watch out for with the Peugeot 807? 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