If you are considering buying a used Peugeot 5008, there are several major reliability issues worth knowing about first. Our garage database tracks 2 known faults for this model, 2 of them rated high severity. Every one below is a repair bill a seller has good reason not to mention.
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Generation 1 of 12 known faults · 9 owner reports · 6 good notes
Peugeot 5008 2014-2022 Models (2014 to 2023) problems
Engine/EmissionsHigh severity📝 Editorial
AdBlue tank integrated pump failure due to crystallization or PCB contamination, requiring full tank replacement
Rough guide
£800-1200
Typical symptoms
AdBlue/UREA warning light
engine management light
countdown indicating 'Engine Will Not Restart in X miles'
Affected vehicles
Engines:
1.5 & 1.6 BlueHDi
Typical mileage:
40000-80000 miles
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Engine/EmissionsHigh severity📝 Editorial
Premature stretching and snapping of the 7mm camshaft timing chain, destroying the engine top-end
Rough guide
£1500-2500
Typical symptoms
loud ticking or rattling from top of engine
sudden loss of power and engine stop
non-start
Affected vehicles
Engines:
1.5 BlueHDi (DV5)
Typical mileage:
50000-90000 miles
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What owners report on the 2014-2022 Models
9 single reports, unconfirmed
One owner each, in their own words rewritten as a line, and not counted in our risk scoring. A fault joins the list above once a second report or an editorial source backs it.
Fuel system · July 2021A 2014 5008 experienced a fuel injector failure at 42,000 miles, requiring replacement by a dealer for £1,000.
Electrics · July 2021A 2018 Peugeot 5008 suffered intermittent key recognition faults, causing the car to shut down and preventing starting or locking.
Engine · December 2019The 1.2 Puretech 130 engine in a 2017 Peugeot 5008 failed at 20,000 miles and was replaced under warranty.
Engine · September 2019A five-week-old 2019 Peugeot 5008 1.6 petrol GT Line displayed an engine fault warning at 70mph, caused by erroneous O2 sensor readings.
Fuel system · July 2018Three diesel injectors failed in the engine of a Peugeot 5008 1.6 HDI 115.
Gearbox and clutch · January 2018The clutch failed in a Peugeot 5008 with an automated manual transmission; a dealer warned of potential actuator replacement costing up to £4,000.
Brakes · April 2016A 2012 Peugeot 5008 2.0HDI had repeated electromechanical parking brake failures, locking on five times by 16,400 miles.
Gearbox and clutch · July 2015Failed clutch slave cylinder seals on a 2012 Peugeot 5008 led to a contaminated, burned-out clutch and dual-mass flywheel, requiring expensive replacement.
Suspension and steering · August 2012A 5008 experienced steering vibration when braking from speed, requiring new lower wishbone bushes which were on back order.
What owners like about the 2014-2022 Models
6 notes
The 5008 achieved a five-star Euro NCAP rating, with strong scores for adult and child occupant protection.
The car features a practical and versatile seating arrangement, enhancing its utility for passengers and cargo.
The Peugeot 5008 offers a good selection of engines, providing various performance and efficiency options.
The car provides a quiet, comfortable, and relaxing driving experience, particularly suitable for longer journeys.
All models come well-equipped as standard, featuring the i-Cockpit digital instruments across the range.
The Peugeot 5008 includes seven seats as a standard feature, offering enhanced passenger capacity.
Sellers rarely admit these faults outright
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Peugeot 5008 service intervals: cambelt, chain and gearbox oil
An overdue cambelt is the most expensive thing a seller can fail to mention on a used 5008. These are the figures UK specialists work to.
Timing belt (cambelt)Wet belt
1.2 PURETECH, 1.2 VTI
62,000 miles or 6 years, whichever comes first
PSA officially revised the interval from 10 years/100,000 miles down to 6 years/62,000 miles due to widespread premature degradation which blocks the oil strainer.
Timing belt (cambelt)Wet belt
1.5 BLUEHDI, DV5
60,000 miles or 5 years, whichever comes first
Although originally quoted longer intervals, specialists strongly recommend a 5-year/60,000-mile interval for the timing belt on the 1.5 BlueHDi due to its sensitivity and potential for failure. Note: this engine also has a camshaft timing chain that can snap.
Timing belt (cambelt)Belt
1.6 HDI, 1.6 E-HDI, DV6
87,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first
Generally 10 years or 87,000 to 112,500 miles. Always replace the water pump with the belt.
Timing belt (cambelt)Belt
2.0 HDI, 2.0 BLUEHDI, DW10
125,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first
10 years or 125,000 miles. A very robust engine, but the interval should still not be exceeded. Water pump must be done simultaneously.
Always confirm against the vehicle handbook. Intervals vary by engine, and several manufacturers revised theirs after failures in service.
Repair costs are typical UK ranges, not quotes. Actual cost depends on condition and garage.Data last verified: June 2026
Peugeot 5008 buying questions
Is a used Peugeot 5008 reliable?
The Peugeot 5008 has 2 known faults in our database, 2 of them rated high severity. The most serious are engine (adBlue tank integrated pump failure due to crystallization or PCB contamination) and engine (premature stretching and snapping of the 7mm camshaft timing chain). None of them makes the car a bad buy on its own; the risk is a seller who knows and says nothing.
Which Peugeot 5008 years should I avoid?
No Peugeot 5008 year is a write-off, but the 2014-2022 Models (2014 to 2023) carries the most serious faults: engine. Year matters less than whether the specific car has had the known fixes, so check the history for them.
What should I check when viewing a used Peugeot 5008?
Ask the seller about the engine faults on this page and whether they have been fixed, with invoices. On the test drive watch for adBlue/UREA warning light and loud ticking or rattling from top of engine. Read the MOT history for repeat advisories, then paste the advert into the free check, which reads it against its known faults before you travel. Check a Peugeot 5008 advert →
What is the real MPG of a Peugeot 5008?
Owners report 43.7 mpg on average across the Peugeot 5008 engines with data, about 79% of the official combined figure. The gap between official and real-world economy varies a lot by engine, so the Real MPG page lists every engine and generation separately, from 300 owner submissions. Peugeot 5008 Real MPG by engine →
If you used to check the Honest John “Good & Bad” section before the site closed in 2026, this page is where that information now lives. We rebuilt the Peugeot 5008 owner-report history from the archived Honest John dataset, added our own research, specialist and owner-club sources and DVSA recall data, and we keep it free. Each fault above is badged with its source. The same data feeds our free advert check, which reads a listing against every known fault for the exact engine and year.
Knowing what a Peugeot 5008 goes wrong with is half of it. The rest is reading the advert and checking the car's history before you hand any money over.