Peugeot 2008 common problems & fixes (Mk1 2013–2019, Mk2 2019–present)

Written by the C4R team from DVSA data and owner reports. Fact-checked 2026-10-04.

30-second verdict

The 2008 is a stylish, comfortable small SUV, but the 1.2 PureTech petrol under most bonnets needs proper care. Its oil-bathed cambelt has been the subject of a UK recall on earlier cars, revised service intervals, and a Stellantis goodwill and compensation scheme. A car with on-time servicing, the right oil and documented belt checks is a reasonable buy; one with gaps in its history is a gamble. The electric e-2008 sidesteps the issue entirely.

Generations at a glance

Known issues

1. Wet cambelt degradation on the 1.2 PureTech — Confirmed recall on some Mk1 cars; manufacturer known issue more widely

• What you notice: often nothing until a warning — a hard brake pedal, oil-pressure light, engine management light or "engine fault: repair needed" message.
• Which cars: 1.2 PureTech turbo petrols in both generations, built up to around mid-2022. The 2024-on 48V Hybrid uses a revised engine with a chain.
• Why: the belt runs in engine oil. Fuel dilution and degraded oil make the belt shed fragments, which can block the oil pump strainer and the brake vacuum pump's feed.
• Fix: belt and associated parts replaced with the latest specification, plus a clean of the sump and strainer if debris is found. Stellantis now runs extended cover (reported as 10 years / 175,000 km for qualifying engines, conditions apply) and a UK compensation portal for past repairs. Typical UK independent garage, 2026: around £400–£600 for a routine belt change where no damage has occurred; far more if the engine has run short of oil.
• DIY difficulty: 4/5 — special timing tools are needed.
• Check when buying: ask for evidence of servicing at Peugeot's revised intervals using the correct oil, and for any belt-wear measurement notes.

2. Oil consumption on the 1.2 PureTech — Manufacturer known issue

• What you notice: low oil level between services, sometimes a low-oil warning.
• Which cars: 1.2 PureTech turbo, mainly pre-2022 engines.
• Why: linked to ring and carbon issues in the same engine family; it also accelerates belt wear.
• Fix: diagnosis at a dealer; may be covered under the Stellantis scheme.
• Check when buying: check the dipstick and the service book for oil-consumption tests.

3. Brake vacuum pump issues — Confirmed recall (Mk1)

• What you notice: a heavy brake pedal.
• Which cars: Mk1 2008 built roughly June 2013 to April 2017 (recall R/2020/326 covers belt material affecting the vacuum pump).
• Fix: recall work at a dealer, free of charge.

4. Diesel AdBlue and urea injector faults — Confirmed recall on some cars

• What you notice: AdBlue warning with a countdown to no-start.
• Which cars: 1.5 BlueHDi.
• Fix: a software recall (R/2020/356) addresses urea-injector blockage; persistent faults may need parts.
• Check when buying: no AdBlue warnings on the dash; recall work done.

5. 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain wear — Confirmed recall (software)

• Which cars: 1.5 BlueHDi engines in multiple Stellantis models.
• Fix: recall R/2025/246 applies software to reduce chain wear; ask whether it has been done.

Recalls

Check any specific car on the GOV.UK recall service. Selected 2008 recalls in the DVSA database:

Further recalls cover e-2008 battery software and telematics. Build dates decide whether a car is affected.

MOT watch-points

What the 2024 DVSA figures say

• First-time pass rate: 73.9% from 132,149 normal Class 4 and 7 Peugeot 2008 tests.
• National comparison: 71.5% across the same 2024 dataset, so this model was 2.4 percentage points above the national first-time pass rate.
• Typical tested mileage: median 44,259 miles; mean 48,819 miles.

Most common recorded failure reasons

One test can record more than one defect, so the shares must not be added together.

Common advisories to check before buying

• Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge — recorded on 18.2% of tests.
• Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened — recorded on 15.5% of tests.
• Tyres - condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing — recorded on 7.5% of tests.

Method and limits: C4R calculated these figures from DVSA's anonymised 2024 MOT results. Pass rate is P / (P + F + PRS) for normal Class 4 and 7 tests. Results are de-duplicated by test, low-volume rows are suppressed, and DVSA model labels are standardised into a model family. These figures describe tested cars as a group; they do not predict the condition of one vehicle or prove that every trim and generation performs the same way.

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results · Open Government Licence v3.0

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024.

Buying one? Our checklist

• Run a GOV.UK recall check and confirm all work is complete.
• 1.2 PureTech: full history at the revised intervals, correct oil grade, belt inspection evidence.
• Check the dipstick and watch for a heavy brake pedal on the test drive.
• Diesel: no AdBlue warnings; ask about the chain software recall.
• Ask whether a past repair was claimed through the Stellantis scheme.
• e-2008: get a battery state-of-health report.

Sources & further reading

• Check if a vehicle has been recalled — GOV.UK
• Parkers: Stellantis wet-belt compensation
• AM Online: compensation system for Stellantis fault
• Honest John: is there a recall on the 1.2 PureTech?
• NTN-SNR technical info sheet: 1.2 PureTech (PDF)
• Vehicle Recall UK: R/2020/326
• Vehicle Recall UK: Peugeot 2008 recall list

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