The SUVs kill two birds with one stone after their arrival on the car market. They have buried both traditional sedans and station wagons ! in Peugeot 2008 is thus the successor to the 207 SW which it replaced in 2013. select aesthetics 208it during the crossover i.e reinforced and with adventurous attributesbut inheriting its core engines. in gasoline or diesel, now it’s a model well known and tested in our country. Its second generation even rose to first place in 2021 for SUV sales in France ! But, like any car, it may face problems with the reliability or quality of some of its components. We analyze the copy of the first generation.

Mechanical: some fragile parts

• in essence, The 1.2 Puretech is a proven unit that has had several reported malfunctions. Some owners have reported concerns about broken spark plugs, but this has remained anecdotal. in 6 VTi 120 hp on the other hand is a problem socket: excessive oil consumption, unreliable water pump, faulty probes.
• in diesel, in 6 e-HDi 92 hp, one of the most common, is extremely reliable. The same applies to its 115 hp version, which, however, met some problems with the injector at the beginning of the career. They are manifested by jerks during acceleration. The BlueHDi units 100 and 120 hp, are more complex because they use an SCR emission control system. That’s true Adblue system, which may be faultywarping over time until it breaks, requiring replacement.
• The shock absorbers the first generation in 2008 showed several signs of weakness. From 40,000 kilometers, a click, a signal was heard deformation, which can also lead to failure. Peugeot later took care of the problem, but early units may still be affected. Make sure they have been replaced before you buy, as replacing the cups can cost between €600 and €800.

Materials: nothing to report

Since its launch in 2013 The Peugeot 2008 enjoyed a neat presentation and finish for example, compared to its competitor Renault Captur. Almost ten years later, the 2013 specimens not aged, and nothing special to report. Plastic, fabrics, everything remained in good condition.

Electronics: (almost) nothing to report

Built-in electronicsboth for safety and infotainment very reliable. Electronic stability control (ESP) came as standard in 2013, with a rearview camera and automatic emergency braking in 2016. The only component that can cause certain malfunctions: multimedia system that may have errors and lag time. Its update will cost you 150 euros.