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Peugeot 2008 A94: common faults & what to check

The A94 is the Peugeot 2008 built 2013–2020. The engines documented for it are the 1.2 turbo petrol. Of the 6 faults documented for the 2008, 3 apply to this generation, each with its symptoms, what to inspect and a typical repair cost. Free, no account needed.

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6

Documented faults

Critical

Most serious

≈A$280–1,380

Typical repair

4

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A 2013 Peugeot 2008 is the A94 generation (2013 to 2020).

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Peugeot 2008 · 2013

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What to look out for

The checks worth doing on a Peugeot 2008 before you hand over any money. Every documented fault is listed below, each with its own page.

  • Common issue

    Cycle through the screen menus, adjust the climate and audio, and pair a phone to check the screen responds without freezing.

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    Touchscreen and reversing/parking sensor glitches

    The A94 2008's central touchscreen (which also controls climate and audio) is prone to freezing, blank screens and random reboots, and the reversing/park-assist sensors throw false beeps or drop out. These are usually software/connector faults rather than mechanical, but a dead screen means no climate control adjustment and can be an expensive unit to replace.

    What you would notice

    • Touchscreen freezes, goes black or reboots itself
    • Climate controls unresponsive because they live in the screen
    • Parking sensors beep for no reason or stay silent
    • Bluetooth/reversing camera drops out

    Typically ≈A$180–1,100 to put right.

All 3 issues for this one

Documented for the exact year and engine you picked. Tap an area to open it.

1 rated critical
Electrical1

01Touchscreen and reversing/parking sensor glitches

Cycle through the screen menus, adjust the climate and audio, and pair a phone to check the screen responds without freezing.2013–2019Electrical
CommonElectrical ≈A$180–1,100 to fix

The A94 2008's central touchscreen (which also controls climate and audio) is prone to freezing, blank screens and random reboots, and the reversing/park-assist sensors throw false beeps or drop out. These are usually software/connector faults rather than mechanical, but a dead screen means no climate control adjustment and can be an expensive unit to replace.

Symptoms to notice

  • Touchscreen freezes, goes black or reboots itself
  • Climate controls unresponsive because they live in the screen
  • Parking sensors beep for no reason or stay silent
  • Bluetooth/reversing camera drops out

What to check

Cycle through the screen menus, adjust the climate and audio, and pair a phone to check the screen responds without freezing. Select reverse and confirm the camera and sensors behave. Try a cold start and a hot restart, as some faults only appear on one.

Where to look: Centre-dash touchscreen; parking sensors in the bumpers

Ask the seller

  • “Does the screen ever freeze or go blank?”
  • “Do all the parking sensors and the reversing camera work?”
  • “Has the head unit ever been replaced or updated?”
Depends on the exact engine or version: 2 issuesDocumented for a specific engine or version we could not confirm from what you picked. Check the engine code on the car.
Engine, transmission & cooling2

011.2 PureTech wet timing belt breaks up and starves the engine of oil

Ask for a stamped invoice proving the wet timing belt has been replaced and with the correct Stellantis-approved 5W-30 oil.petrol2013–2019EngineRead the full fault: symptoms, where to look, what to ask the seller

02Plastic coolant housing / thermostat leaks on the 1.2 PureTech

petrol2013–2019Cooling
CommonCooling ≈A$370–1,010 to fix

Can't confirm for this car

The EB2 three-cylinder uses plastic coolant outlet and thermostat housings that go brittle with heat cycling and start weeping, plus the small stop-start pump and hoses can seep. Slow coolant loss leads to overheating and, if ignored, to head-gasket damage on an engine that is already sensitive to oil condition. It is usually a cheap fix if caught early.

An annotated photograph of an automotive engine thermostat identifying the wax capsule and both disc valves.Example of the part — not this vehicle

A double-valve engine thermostat, labelled: the wax capsule is what sticks.

Dougsim · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Symptoms to notice

  • Coolant smell after a drive
  • Needing to top up the coolant bottle
  • White crusty residue around plastic housings on top/front of the engine
  • Temperature gauge creeping up or heater going cold

What to check

With the engine cold, check the coolant level in the expansion bottle, then look around the plastic housings on the engine for dried white/green coolant staining. After a test drive, sniff for a sweet coolant smell and re-check for fresh wet patches. Confirm the temperature gauge sits steady.

Where to look: Coolant/thermostat housings on the top and front of the three-cylinder engine, expansion bottle

Parts involved: Thermostat.

Ask the seller

  • “Have the coolant housings or thermostat ever been replaced?”
  • “Does it use any coolant between services?”
  • “Has it ever overheated?”
Other Peugeot 2008 engines and years3 documented issues that do not apply to the one you picked.
Engine, transmission & cooling1

011.2 PureTech wet timing belt still needs early replacement (P24)

Check the service book for the wet-belt interval and whether it is coming due.petrol2020 onwardEngineRead the full fault: symptoms, where to look, what to ask the seller
Electrical1

01e-2008 12V battery drain and charging faults

Ask the seller to demonstrate a live charge starting (AC at minimum).ev2020 onwardElectrical
OccasionalElectrical ≈A$280–2,300 to fix

Does not apply

The electric e-2008 shares the e-208 platform, and early cars are known for flat 12V auxiliary batteries (the 12V runs the car's computers, not the drive battery) leaving the car dead, plus occasional on-board-charger and charge-flap faults that stop it charging. Most are software/12V-battery issues rather than the expensive traction battery, but a car that will not wake up or charge is unusable. Ask about software updates.

Symptoms to notice

  • Car dead / will not power up after sitting a few days
  • 12V battery warning or repeated flat 12V battery
  • Fails to start a charge session or charge flap will not release
  • Charging warning messages

What to check

  1. Ask the seller to demonstrate a live charge starting (AC at minimum).
  2. Confirm the car powers up promptly and has not needed regular 12V jump-starts.
  3. Ask whether the latest Stellantis software updates have been applied and check the drive-battery state-of-health readout if the dealer can show it.

Where to look: 12V battery, on-board charger and charge port at the front/left of the car

Parts involved: 12V battery.

Ask the seller

  • “Has the 12V battery ever gone flat or been replaced?”
  • “Are all software/recall updates done?”
  • “Can you show it starting a charge now?”
Body, brakes, suspension & interior1

01i-Cockpit digital dash and infotainment software bugs

Sit with the car and work through the screen, climate and phone mirroring for several minutes, watching for freezes or a blank digital dash.2020 onwardInterior
CommonInterior ≈A$0–1,380 to fix

Does not apply

The P24 2008 uses a digital instrument cluster and a large touchscreen for almost everything including climate. Owners report screen freezes, blank or flickering digital dials, laggy responses and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto dropouts. These are annoyance-level software faults but the reliance on the screen for climate and key functions makes a glitchy unit a real usability problem.

Symptoms to notice

  • Digital dash blanks or flickers
  • Touchscreen freezes or reboots
  • CarPlay/Android Auto disconnects
  • Climate controls slow to respond

What to check

Sit with the car and work through the screen, climate and phone mirroring for several minutes, watching for freezes or a blank digital dash. Restart the car to see if the cluster comes up cleanly. Ask if a software update has been done, as many bugs are fixed that way.

Where to look: Digital instrument cluster and centre touchscreen

Ask the seller

  • “Does the digital dash or screen ever blank out?”
  • “Is the infotainment software up to date?”
  • “Does phone mirroring stay connected?”

Peugeot 2008 faults in detail

Narrowed to the Peugeot 2008 · 2013. Each of these has its own page: the symptoms, where to look, what to ask the seller and what the repair costs. Free, no account needed.

1.2 PureTech wet timing belt breaks up and starves the engine of oilCritical · Engine

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Peugeot 2008 buyer questions

Is the Peugeot 2008 reliable?

Like any used car, it depends on the specific example and its service history. Across the 6 documented faults for the Peugeot 2008, the recurring problem areas are engine, electrical, and cooling. A Peugeot 2008 with a full service history and no signs of the issues listed on this page can be a sound buy but each one needs to be checked individually before you commit.

What are the most common problems with a used Peugeot 2008?

We've catalogued 6 known faults for the Peugeot 2008, covering engine, electrical, and cooling. All 6 are written out in full on this page, with the symptoms to notice, what to inspect, and typical repair costs for each. Free to read, no account needed.

How much do repairs cost on a Peugeot 2008?

Most single repairs on the Peugeot 2008 fall between ≈A$280–1,380 at independent-workshop rates (an approximate guide in Australian dollars). Some of the 6 documented faults cost less and a few cost considerably more, and no one car needs them all. Knowing which ones to look for before you view is what lets you negotiate the price down or walk away.

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a Peugeot 2008?

Yes. A Peugeot 2008 inspection focused on its known weak points is the single best way to avoid an expensive mistake. KickTyres gives you a guided, model-specific inspection with AI photo analysis from A$28.90, far less than the cost of missing one of the faults on this page. For a big purchase, a mechanic's pre-purchase inspection on the car you settle on is still worth it.