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Peugeot 5008 problems, reliability and years to avoid

If you are considering buying a used Peugeot 5008, these are the common problems worth knowing about first. Our garage database tracks 6 known faults for this model, 4 of them rated high severity. Every one below is a repair bill a seller has good reason not to mention.

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Is the Peugeot 5008 reliable?

The Peugeot 5008 has 6 known faults in our database across 2 generations, 4 of them rated high severity. The most serious are engine (heavy oil consumption and internal wear leading to engine failure or replacement) and engine (wet timing belt degradation leading to oil pickup blockage, oil starvation). None of them makes the car a bad buy on its own; the risk is a seller who knows and says nothing.

That is a count of the faults we hold, not a reliability score. Popular cars get written about more, and a newer generation has had less time to show its faults.

Which Peugeot 5008 years should you avoid?

No year is a write-off on its own. What matters is which serious faults a given year and engine can have, and whether the car in front of you has had them fixed.

Mk1 (MPV), 2010 to 2017
2 known faults, none rated high severity
Mk2 (SUV), 2017 to 20244 high severity
4 known faults, the serious ones in the engine

Years and engines with a serious known fault

  • 2012 to 2023, 1.2 VTi / 1.2 PureTech (EB2) petrol: heavy oil consumption and internal wear leading to engine failure
  • 2012 to 2023, 1.2 VTi / 1.2 PureTech (EB2, belt in oil); the mild hybrids from 2023 use a chain instead: wet timing belt degradation leading to oil pickup blockage, oil starvation
  • 2014 to 2022, 1.6 BlueHDi (from 2014, including late first-generation 3008 and 5008) and 1.5 BlueHDi (from 2017): failure of the AdBlue pump, which sits inside the tank
  • 2017 to 2023, 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5): premature stretching and snapping of the 7mm camshaft timing chain

Each one is set out in full below, with the symptoms, the typical mileage and a rough repair cost.

Generation 1 of 22 known faults · 6 owner reports · 3 good notes

Peugeot 5008 Mk1 (MPV) (2010 to 2017) problems

Transmission/ClutchMedium severity💬 5 owner reports, 2017 to 2019

The EGC automated manual is a conventional clutch and dual-mass flywheel operated by an actuator and slave cylinder, and owners of first-generation cars report clutch and flywheel replacements from about 27,000 miles, a slave cylinder failure that left the gearbox refusing to change gear, and hesitant or erratic shifts that in one case carried on after a new clutch and flywheel.

Typical symptoms

  • Gearbox fault warning on the dash
  • Refusing to select a gear or dropping out of gear
  • Hesitant or jerky gear changes, especially pulling away
  • Clutch slip or judder

Affected vehicles

Engines:
1.6 HDi / e-HDi with the EGC (EGS) six-speed automated manual
Typical mileage:
27000-33500 miles
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Fuel SystemMedium severity💬 6 owner reports, 2014 to 2021

Diesel injector failures on first-generation 1.6 HDi cars, sometimes one injector at a time and sometimes the whole set, reported from about 20,000 miles. One owner's car lost power with engine and ESP/ABS warnings before the injector was found. Owners report paying about 1,000 pounds for a single injector and 2,500 pounds for a set of four.

Rough guide
£1000-2500

Typical symptoms

  • Loss of power or limp mode
  • Engine warning light, sometimes with ESP/ABS warnings
  • Rough idle or misfire
  • Smoke or a strong diesel smell

Affected vehicles

Engines:
1.6 HDi / e-HDi diesel (DV6)
Typical mileage:
20000-42000 miles
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What owners report on the Mk1 (MPV)

6 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.
  • 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 Mk1 (MPV)

3 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.
Generation 2 of 24 known faults · 3 owner reports · 3 good notes

Peugeot 5008 Mk2 (SUV) (2017 to 2024) problems

Engine/EmissionsHigh severity📝 Editorial

Wet timing belt degradation leading to oil pickup blockage, oil starvation, and brake vacuum pump failure

Rough guide
£800-1500

Typical symptoms

  • low oil pressure warning light
  • engine management light
  • hard brake pedal (loss of servo assistance)
  • engine stalling or seizing

Affected vehicles

Engines:
1.2 VTi / 1.2 PureTech (EB2, belt in oil); the mild hybrids from 2023 use a chain instead
Typical mileage:
33000-65000 miles
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Engine/EmissionsHigh severity📝 Editorial

Failure of the AdBlue pump, which sits inside the tank and is often linked to urea crystallisation, which usually means replacing the whole tank assembly. Owners report tank replacements from under 30,000 miles, sometimes just out of warranty and at their own cost.

Rough guide
£Unknown

Typical symptoms

  • AdBlue/UREA warning light
  • engine management light
  • countdown indicating 'Engine Will Not Restart in X miles'

Affected vehicles

Engines:
1.6 BlueHDi (from 2014, including late first-generation 3008 and 5008) and 1.5 BlueHDi (from 2017)
Typical mileage:
Unknown 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:
37000-90000 miles
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Engine/EmissionsHigh severity💬 12 owner reports, 2014 to 2023

Heavy oil consumption and internal wear leading to engine failure or replacement, separate from the wet belt fault. Owners describe carbon build-up on the valves, low compression or oil getting past the piston rings, and engines failing or being replaced at between 14,500 and 56,000 miles, often under warranty or goodwill but sometimes at the owner's cost. The oil level can fall far enough to trigger the oil pressure warning without any visible leak.

Rough guide
£1100-5117

Typical symptoms

  • Oil level dropping between services with no visible leak
  • Engine warning light, sometimes with a STOP message
  • Oil pressure warning once the level is low
  • Misfire, noise or loss of power from carbon build-up or low compression

Affected vehicles

Engines:
1.2 VTi / 1.2 PureTech (EB2) petrol
Typical mileage:
14500-56000 miles
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What owners report on the Mk2 (SUV)

3 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.

  • 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.

What owners like about the Mk2 (SUV)

3 notes
  • 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.

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Peugeot 5008 recalls

Recall work is done by the manufacturer, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for it. These are the 39 DVSA recalls for the 5008, newest first. They do not tell you whether this particular car has had the work: for that, put the registration into the free GOV.UK MOT history check, which shows a recall status where the manufacturer shares it, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.

🏛️ July 2026Cars built March 2025 to April 2025

Wrong Tire Class in CoC

Affected vehicles may have a tyre class mismatch between the technical specification declared in the Certificate of Conformity and the actual vehicle configuration.

Put right by: Check the tyre class of all vehicle tyres and exchange all 4 for Class A+ tyres if necessary

DVSA R/2026/256150 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ June 2026Cars built December 2023 to July 2025

VSM software Interior door handles

Affected vehicles may experience an unexpected deactivation of the interior door handles when the key is in engine-running mode which could result in occupants being unable to exit.

Put right by: Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.

DVSA R/2026/2282,913 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ April 2026Cars built March 2026 to March 2026

MCU inverter

On affected vehicles the Motor Control Unit (MCU) Inverter may have a manufacturing deviation which could lead to gearbox malfunctions and the risk of an internal electrical short circuit leading to overheating or a fire.

Put right by: Replace the MCU Inverter.

DVSA R/2026/1612 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ April 2026Cars built February 2024 to July 2024

VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera.

On certain Peugeot vehicles the Automatic Emergency Braking Assist telltale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked. No AEB warning telltale meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster. An additional pop-up appears for around 10 seconds at each key on/key off (Driving Assistance Sensor Blind: clean sensor see User Manual). The Automatic Emergency Braking system is operating in a degraded mode but remains functional due to radar support.

Put right by: To rectify this issue we will update the Vehicle System Management software

DVSA R/2025/54220 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ April 2026Cars built November 2025 to November 2025

Cooling spray nozzle potentially missing

Affected vehicles may have a cylinder block with a missing cooling nozzle. A missing nozzle means the piston may not be adequately cooled causing it to weaken deform or break and leading to sudden engine failure resulting in a loss of power and in the worst-case scenario a thermal incident.

Put right by: Check the presence of all cooling nozzles and replace if missing.

DVSA R/2026/14224 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2025Cars built March 2024 to February 2025

Ball Joint Bracket fixation.

On affected vehicles the front left and right control arm ball-joint bracket screws are at risk of fracture which could affect the vehicle's controllability.

Put right by: Inspect the marking on the left and right front ball-joint bracket and change if necessary.

DVSA R/2025/5223,005 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ August 2025Cars built June 2017 to November 2020

Emission recall - On Board Diagnostics

Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.

Put right by: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

DVSA R/2025/344808 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2025Cars built December 2023 to April 2025

Peugeot Fuel Pipe

On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.

Put right by: Retighten the affected connections.

DVSA R/2025/2774,620 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2025Cars built October 2017 to January 2023

Peugeot DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.

Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.

Put right by: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.

DVSA R/2025/2469,133 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ April 2025Cars built March 2024 to November 2024

Low Pressure Fuel Pipe

On affected vehicles the low-pressure fuel pipe could come in to contact with one of the ignition coil screws. This could lead to fuel pipe damage over time resulting in a fuel leak.

Put right by: Fix the low-pressure fuel pipe to the crankcase breather hose with a cable tie to ensure there is no contact between the ignition coil screw and the fuel pipe.

DVSA R/2025/1361 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2025Cars built February 2024 to December 2024

Peugeot Automomous Telematics Box.

Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.

Put right by: Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.

DVSA R/2025/0695 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2025Cars built February 2023 to September 2024

Peugeot 308 408 3008 5008 Fuel Pipe Leakage

Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.

Put right by: Change the fuel pipe.

DVSA R/2025/054101 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2025Cars built September 2024 to November 2024

Peugeot 3008 5008 Headrest

On affected vehicles front seat headrests are not to specification.

Put right by: Check the fixing notches of the front seat headrests and exchange them if necessary.

DVSA R/2025/048400 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ December 2024Cars built December 2023 to November 2024

Peugeot 30085008 Risk of broken bolt front control arm ball joint.

On affected vehicles the fixing bolts on the front left or right bracket on the lower control arm may break. In the worst-case scenario 2 broken bolts could affect the controllability of the vehicle.

Put right by: Change the front left and right ball joint brackets.

DVSA R/2024/4973,128 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ March 2024Cars built January 2022 to December 2022

Cross carline Engine software

On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.

Put right by: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.

DVSA R/2024/135542 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ December 2022Cars built April 2017 to July 2018

On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.

On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.

Put right by: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).

DVSA R/2023/03525,148 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ December 2022Cars built March 2017 to April 2017

On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.

On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.

Put right by: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.

DVSA R/2023/045952 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ January 2021Cars built June 2013 to April 2017

The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt

The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.

Put right by: Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.

DVSA R/2020/32645,160 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2020Cars built April 2019 to July 2019

The filtering performance of the diesel particulate filter may not meet the required specification

The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.

Put right by: Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.

DVSA R/2020/331959 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ August 2020Cars built October 2019 to March 2020

THE UREA INJECTOR MAY BLOCK AND LEAD TO NOx EMISSIONS GOING OUT OF REGULATORY LIMITS

The vehicles may be affected by a defect in the urea injector which might block and lead to NOx emissions going out of the regulatory limits.

Put right by: Updating the ECU software to avoid the gradual blocking of the urea injector

DVSA R/2020/2455,125 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2020Cars built February 2015 to March 2015

There is a possibility that the internal corrosion protection of the subframe is not durable enough.

There is a possibility that the internal corrosion protection of the front subframe is not durable enough.

Put right by: Replacing the front subframe assembly.

DVSA R/2020/20738 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2020Cars built March 2018 to February 2019

The trailer tow bar may not be to specification

Some trailer tow ball fixing bolts may be damaged

Put right by: Replace the two tow ball fixing bolts

DVSA R/2019/40651 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2019Cars built March 2018 to February 2019

The tightening torque of the spare wheel support fixings may not conform to specification

Possible loss of the spare wheel whilst the vehicle is being driven

Put right by: Check and correcting the tightening of the support fixings.

DVSA R/2019/3853,025 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ September 2019Cars built September 2013 to May 2016

Due to the calibration of the engine management software the nox emissions may not comply with regulatory limits

The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.

Put right by: Download new engine management software

DVSA R/2019/3309,218 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ April 2019Cars built January 2018 to May 2018

A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the diesel particle filter

A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the Diesel particle filter.

Put right by: Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.

DVSA R/2019/1362,686 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2019Cars built February 2018 to September 2018

The tightening of a fixing of an electrical harness may not be to correct specification on the centralised voltage maintaining device

The fixing of an electrical harness on the centralised voltage maintaining device may not be tightened to specification.

Put right by: Check this fixing and replace the unit if necessary.

DVSA R/2019/062159 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ November 2018Cars built May 2018 to June 2018

Wheel fixing bolts may be insufficiently tightened

One or more of the wheel fixing bolts may be insufficiently tightened.

Put right by: Examine wheels and fixing bolts tighten or replace where necessary.

DVSA R/2018/3284 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2018Cars built April 2018 to June 2018

Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened

On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.

Put right by: The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque

DVSA R/2018/18547 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2018Cars built October 2016 to April 2018

Engine could overheat leading to failure

Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases

Put right by: Download new engine management software

DVSA R/2018/176683 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2018Cars built February 2014 to March 2015

Engine may overheat

The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.

Put right by: On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.

DVSA R/2018/0481,579 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ February 2018Cars built September 2016 to August 2017

Fuel may leak

The fuel tank shield may foul the fuel supply pipes. Over a period of time this may cause a fuel leak.

Put right by: On affected vehicles check condition of fuel pipes and replace where necessary. In addition add extra protection to existing and replacement pipes.

DVSA R/2018/042216 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ December 2017Cars built October 2017 to November 2017

Engine component may not be to specification

An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.

Put right by: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

DVSA R/2017/340416 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ October 2017Cars built April 2016 to July 2017

Starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged

The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.

Put right by: On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.

DVSA R/2017/2701,703 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ July 2017Cars built October 2013 to April 2017

Starter supply wire may chafe

The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.

Put right by: On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.

DVSA R/2017/2157,394 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ March 2016Cars built January 2016 to February 2016

Oil leak may damage engine

An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.

Put right by: On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.

DVSA R/2016/04325 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ December 2015Cars built September 2012 to December 2014

Fuel may leak

The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. This could make the vehicles difficult to start and a warning light will be illuminated on the dash board. The engine could be difficult or not possible to start. In the worst cases a diesel fuel leak could eventually appear.

Put right by: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel heater cover. Additionally the electrical connector will be inspected and where necessary replaced.

DVSA R/2015/24112,833 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ April 2014Cars built November 2012 to October 2013

Drivers seat airbag may malfunction

Affected vehicles may present friction wear on the driver's seat wiring harness. Potentially causing an electrical malfunction and in worst case scenario cause the unwanted triggering of the driver's seat air bag.

Put right by: The remedial operation consists of reinforcing and clamping the driver's seat harness.

DVSA R/2014/035100 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ March 2013Cars built November 2012 to November 2012

Spot welds may not hold

On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term and in very rare cases body noises and squeaking could appear.

Put right by: In the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle.

DVSA R/2013/02619 vehicles affected in the UK
🏛️ January 2013Cars built October 2012 to October 2012

Rear brake calliper mounting bolt could work loose

The tightening torque of the rear brake calliper mounting bolts could be incorrect. This incorrect tightening torque may in very rare cases eventually lead to the slackening of the bolt and an increase in noise during braking

Put right by: Replace the bolts and tighten to the correct torque

DVSA R/2013/0102 vehicles affected in the UK

Recall data published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall listed here may not apply to every car of this model: the build dates and the registration check are what decide it.

Peugeot 5008 cambelt or timing chain, and service intervals

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, PURETECH 130
62,000 miles or 6 years, whichever comes first

Wet belt (belt in oil). The original schedule was 10 years / 175,000 km (about 109,000 miles). Stellantis cut it to 6 years / 100,000 km (62,000 miles), with the belt checked at every service, after degraded belt material was found blocking the oil pickup strainer and starving engines of oil. Officially the cut applies to engines built from April 2017 and to older engines whose belt was replaced under the 2020 to 2022 recalls; the shorter figure is recorded for every year. Stellantis now covers belt and oil consumption failures on earlier-generation 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech engines for 10 years / 112,000 miles (180,000 km) when serviced to schedule. On the 3008 and 5008 the plain petrol PureTech 130 was replaced by the Hybrid 136, which has a chain, from summer 2023.

Timing chainChain
HYBRID 100, HYBRID 110, HYBRID 136, HYBRID 145, EB2LTED
No fixed replacement interval

The 48V mild hybrid versions of the 1.2 (badged Hybrid 100, 110, 136 or 145) use the third-generation engine, which swapped the wet belt for a timing chain running in oil with no replacement interval. On the 3008 and 5008 the Hybrid 136 replaced the PureTech 130 from summer 2023, and Peugeot's launch material lists the timing chain as a feature. The row carries no fuel type because these cars can be registered as petrol or as hybrids. The plain petrol 1.2 was sold alongside the hybrid with the older wet belt engine for several years, so the badge matters more than the year: check the car says Hybrid, and with the oil filler cap off a wet belt engine shows its belt while a chain engine does not.

Timing belt (cambelt)Belt
1.5 BLUEHDI, DV5
60,000 miles or 5 years, whichever comes first

The 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5, also sold by Ford as the 1.5 EcoBlue) has a conventional DRY timing belt from the crank, which also drives the water pump, plus a short chain inside the engine linking the two camshafts. It is NOT a wet belt, though some parts sellers and blogs call it one. The known fault is that internal camshaft chain, not the belt: the chain was upgraded from 7mm to 8mm around February 2023, and Stellantis extended cover for chain failures on engines built from October 2017 to January 2023 to 10 years / 150,000 miles. No manufacturer belt interval was found (catalogue data for the same engine gives 10 years / 180,000 km); specialists advise 5 years / 60,000 miles, and that shorter figure is recorded.

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: September 2026

Peugeot 5008 buying questions

What are the most common Peugeot 5008 problems?

Three stand out. Engine: heavy oil consumption and internal wear leading to engine failure or replacement (typically 14500 to 56000 miles). Engine: wet timing belt degradation leading to oil pickup blockage, oil starvation (typically 33000 to 65000 miles). Engine: failure of the AdBlue pump, which sits inside the tank and is often linked to urea crystallisation. The full list above is grouped by generation, with typical mileage and a rough repair cost for each.

Which Peugeot 5008 years should I avoid?

No Peugeot 5008 year is a write-off, but the Mk2 (SUV) (2017 to 2024) carries the most serious faults: engine. The Mk1 (MPV) (2010 to 2017) has none rated high severity. 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 oil level dropping between services with no visible leak, low oil pressure warning light and adBlue/UREA warning light. Read the MOT history for repeat advisories, then paste the advert into the free check, which reads it against all 6 known faults before you travel. Check a Peugeot 5008 advert →

Are there any recalls on the Peugeot 5008?

The DVSA lists 39 safety recalls for the Peugeot 5008 issued between 2013 and 2026. The most recent, from July 2026, is "Wrong Tire Class in CoC". Recall work is done by the manufacturer, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for it. This list is by model, so it cannot tell you whether one particular car has had the work: the free GOV.UK MOT history check shows a recall status from the registration where the manufacturer shares it, and a franchised dealer can check the VIN.

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 →

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Where this Peugeot 5008 fault data comes from

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.

CarAdCheck is not affiliated with Honest John or Volkswagen Financial Services. What happened to Honest John, and where each feature lives now.

Before you go and see it

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.

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