What weaknesses does the Peugeot 807 E2 have?

	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 Ad Peugeot 807 BSI control unit 807 BSI repair Peugeot 807 Boîtier de Servitude Intelligent	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 Ad Peugeot 807 sliding door Motor 807 sliding door guide rail Peugeot 807 sliding door actuator motor	Medium

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 18 weaknesses have been documented for the Peugeot 807 E2 (2002–2014) — 12 engine-related and 6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Peugeot 807 E2 have? +

The Peugeot 807 E2 has 12 known engine weaknesses and 6 vehicle weaknesses.

What should I look for when buying a used Peugeot 807 E2? +

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Which engine is recommended? +

Be careful: DW12 (2.2L HDi), ES9 (3.0L V6 24V). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the ES9 (3.0L V6 24V).

Which Peugeot 807 E2 engine is the most fun? +

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Is the Peugeot 807 E2 worth buying used? +

The Peugeot 807 E2 requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.

What horsepower variants are available for the Peugeot 807 E2? +

The Peugeot 807 E2 is available with engine variants from 128 to 211 hp. Petrol: ES9 (3.0L V6 24V). Diesel: DW12 (2.2L HDi).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee