Thinking about buying a used Peugeot 3008 (2009–2024) in New Zealand? We've documented 24 known faults for this model spanning engine, cooling, suspension, and transmission. Each researched and verified before it's published. The most serious issues here are rated critical. Two are set out in full below — the rest, with the symptoms, repair costs and checks for each, are free with an account.
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Documented faults
Critical
Most serious
$550–$2,800
Typical repair
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Systems covered
Known Peugeot 3008 faults
Every fault below is documented specifically for this model — researched and verified before it’s published.
01EP6 1.6 THP Timing Chain Stretch
CriticalVery commonEngine $2,500–$6,000 to fix
First-generation 3008 petrol models with the 1.6 THP engine share the well-documented PSA/BMW Prince EP6 timing chain tensioner failure. The fault is consistent regardless of vehicle platform — the chain elongates due to a failing plastic tensioner guide and risks catastrophic valve damage. Identical risk profile and remedy as other EP6-engined PSA vehicles of the period.
Symptoms to notice
Cold-start rattle from engine front, fading after warm-up
Engine warning light with P0016/P0017 codes
Misfires or rough running
Sudden engine failure if chain jumps timing
What to check
Cold-start rattle check mandatory. Confirm full synthetic oil service history at 10,000 km or less intervals. Scan for cam/crank correlation codes. High risk on any 3008 THP with incomplete service records.
Where to look: Front of engine, timing chain and tensioner
Ask the seller
“Can you show full service history?”
“Has the timing chain been replaced or inspected?”
“Any cold-start noise or engine warning lights?”
02i-Cockpit touchscreen and digital-dash software glitches (P84)
MinorCommonInterior $0–$1,800 to fix
The second 3008 puts climate, audio and most controls into a large i-Cockpit touchscreen with a digital instrument cluster. Owners report screen freezes, blank or laggy displays, reboots and reversing-camera/phone-mirroring dropouts. These are software annoyances rather than mechanical failures, but with climate and key functions inside the screen a glitchy unit is a real usability issue, and a replacement head unit is expensive. Many faults are cured by software updates.
Symptoms to notice
Touchscreen freezes, blanks or reboots
Climate unresponsive (controls live in the screen)
Digital dash flickers or blanks
Reversing camera / CarPlay dropouts
What to check
Work through the screen, climate and phone mirroring for several minutes watching for freezes or blackouts. Select reverse and confirm the camera appears. Try a cold and a hot restart to see the dash and screen come up cleanly. Ask whether software updates have been applied.
Where to look: Centre i-Cockpit touchscreen and digital instrument cluster
Ask the seller
“Does the screen or digital dash ever freeze or blank?”
“Does the reversing camera work every time?”
“Is the infotainment software up to date?”
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22 more documented faults on the Peugeot 3008
Symptoms, what to check, where to look and what to ask the seller — for every fault above. Free with an account, no card needed. One account covers one vehicle, so make it the car you’re actually looking at.
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Like any used car, it depends on the specific example and its service history. Across the 24 documented faults for the Peugeot 3008, the recurring problem areas are engine, cooling, and suspension. A Peugeot 3008 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 3008?
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We've catalogued 24 known faults for the Peugeot 3008, covering engine, cooling, and suspension. Two are written out in full on this page. The rest — with the symptoms to notice, what to inspect, and typical repair costs for each — are free once you create an account.
How much do repairs cost on a Peugeot 3008?
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Most single repairs on the Peugeot 3008 fall between $550–$2,800 at NZ independent-workshop rates. Some of the 24 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 3008?
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Yes. A Peugeot 3008 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 plus a market valuation and negotiation figure for $17.90 far less than the cost of missing one of the faults on this page.