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Peugeot 2008: 1.2 PureTech wet timing belt still needs early replacement (P24)

1.2 PureTech wet timing belt still needs early replacement (P24) is a common engine fault on the Peugeot 2008 on the 2020 onward cars, and we rate it critical. Putting it right costs $1,200 to $9,000 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 6 documented faults on the Peugeot 2008.

Vehicle: Peugeot 2008
Engine: 1.2L
Years: 2020 onward
Fuel: petrol
System: Engine

This page covers the Peugeot 2008 as a model. Some faults only affect particular engines or build years — enter a plate below to narrow the list to one car.

All Peugeot 2008 faults6 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

No photograph available

We do not hold a verified photograph of the Timing belt yet. We would rather show none than show a picture of a different part.

What goes wrong

The second-generation 2008 keeps the 1.2 PureTech turbo with an oil-immersed timing belt. Stellantis revised the belt material and shortened the change interval after the earlier failures, but the fundamental design is unchanged and belt debris can still block the oil pickup if servicing is neglected or the wrong oil is used. On a low-mileage recent car the risk is lower, but the belt is a scheduled wear item, not lifetime.

What you would notice

Oil-pressure light flicker at idle or under braking
Rubbery flecks or sludge on the oil filler cap
Engine rattle when cold
No belt-change record approaching the revised interval

How to check it

Where to look. Timing belt at the right-hand end of the engine, running in oil; sump oil pickup

Check the service book for the wet-belt interval and whether it is coming due.
Confirm servicing has used the correct Stellantis-approved 5W-30 oil at or under 10,000km/1-year intervals.
Inspect the oil filler cap for rubber debris.

Parts involved: Timing belt.

What it costs to put right

$1,200 to $9,000 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

“When is the wet belt due and what is the current interval?”
“Has every service used the approved oil?”
“Any oil-pressure warnings?”

Now check the Peugeot 2008 you are actually looking at

Everything above is true of the model, and it is free. What it does not tell you is whether THIS car has been looked after: its odometer history and whether the reading has ever gone backwards, whether there is still money owing on it, whether it has been reported stolen, how many owners it has had and what it is really worth today. That comes from the official records for that plate. Enter the plate for the free details, or get the full history and a market valuation from $13.49.

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Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in published sources — owner forums, technical service bulletins, recall notices and workshop write-ups — held in our fault database. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them, and it is a starting point for an inspection rather than a manufacturer statement.

Peugeot 2008 buyer questions

Is 1.2 puretech wet timing belt still needs early replacement (p24) serious on a Peugeot 2008?

We rate it critical and common on the Peugeot 2008. The second-generation 2008 keeps the 1.2 PureTech turbo with an oil-immersed timing belt. Stellantis revised the belt material and shortened the change interval after the earlier failures, but the fundamental design is unchanged and belt debris can still block the oil pickup if servicing is neglected or the wrong oil is used. On a low-mileage recent car the risk is lower, but the belt is a scheduled wear item, not lifetime.

How much does it cost to fix on a Peugeot 2008?

$1,200 to $9,000 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which Peugeot 2008 years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2020 onward Peugeot 2008. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.

How do I check for it before I buy?

Check the service book for the wet-belt interval and whether it is coming due. Confirm servicing has used the correct Stellantis-approved 5W-30 oil at or under 10,000km/1-year intervals. Inspect the oil filler cap for rubber debris. Look here: Timing belt at the right-hand end of the engine, running in oil; sump oil pickup