Thinking about buying a used Peugeot 5008 (2018–2021) in New Zealand? We've documented 5 known faults for this model spanning transmission, engine, and electrical. Each researched and verified before it's published. The most serious issues here are rated major. 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
Major
Most serious
$700–$3,200
Typical repair
3
Systems covered
Known Peugeot 5008 faults
Every fault below is documented specifically for this model — researched and verified before it’s published.
01EAT6/EAT8 automatic jerky low-speed shifts
MajorOccasionalTransmission $500–$3,500 to fix
The Aisin EAT6 (early cars) and EAT8 (later cars) automatics in the 5008 can shift harshly between low gears and hesitate pulling away, usually from 40,000-60,000 km onward. Most cases trace to degraded 'lifetime' fluid or old transmission software - a fluid change with the exact AW-2 low-viscosity spec and a dealer software update fix the majority. A minority progress to valve-body or mechatronics work, which is where it gets expensive.
Symptoms to notice
Harsh 1-2 or 2-3 shifts
Hesitation or shunt pulling away
Clunky downshifts when slowing
Worse behaviour when hot
What to check
Do a proper urban test drive with repeated stop-go transitions, cold and hot. Ask about gearbox software updates and any fluid change. If shifts are rough, price in a fluid service and update at minimum.
Where to look: EAT6/EAT8 automatic transmission, transverse, left of engine
Ask the seller
“Has the transmission software been updated?”
“Has the fluid ever been changed?”
“Any shift complaints from the owner?”
02i-Cockpit digital instrument cluster blackout / display failure
MajorOccasionalElectrical $600–$2,500 to fix
Pre-facelift P87 5008s (to 2021) use a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that is a known failure item: the TFT panel dies completely (black screen - no speedo at all) or develops black blotches and lines. Specialist repairers replace just the LCD panel inside the cluster, which is far cheaper than a new coded cluster from Peugeot, but it still means days off the road. The central touchscreen can also freeze or reboot, though that is more nuisance than safety issue.
Symptoms to notice
Instrument cluster completely black on startup
Black spots, blotches or lines growing across the display
Cluster flickers or drops out intermittently
Central touchscreen freezing
What to check
Watch the cluster through a full cold start and the whole test drive - intermittent dropouts show early as flickers. Look closely for dark blotches at the display edges (early panel failure). Ask whether the cluster or screen has ever been repaired or replaced.
Where to look: Digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel; central touchscreen in dash
Ask the seller
“Has the instrument display ever blacked out or been repaired?”
“Any freezing or rebooting of the central screen?”
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3 more documented faults on the Peugeot 5008
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 5 documented faults for the Peugeot 5008, the recurring problem areas are transmission, engine, and electrical. A Peugeot 5008 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 5008?
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We've catalogued 5 known faults for the Peugeot 5008, covering transmission, engine, and electrical. 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 5008?
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Most single repairs on the Peugeot 5008 fall between $700–$3,200 at NZ independent-workshop rates. Some of the 5 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 5008?
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Yes. A Peugeot 5008 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.