By make

Known Peugeot problems at the APK

Over all generations together Peugeot has an A-problem 13% less often than cars of the same age (rank 13 of 33 makes). 97 times a part fails clearly more often than average on a Peugeot generation.

Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026

By part

Brakes

Repair: medium
  • 107 2005–2022 · 9.7% at 16+ yrs (national 6.1%)
  • 508 I 2011–2021 · 6.0% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.9%)
  • 308 II 2013–2022 · 5.2% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.7%)
  • 5008 II 2017–2025 · 4.1% at 5–6 yrs (national 1.8%)
  • 308 I 2007–2013 · 5.4% at 16+ yrs (national 3.2%)
  • 108 2014–2022 · 2.2% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.4%)
  • 2008 I 2013–2021 · 3.2% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.5%)
  • 3008 II 2016–2025 · 3.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 1.8%)
  • 3008 I 2009–2017 · 4.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.9%)
  • 508 II 2018–2026 · 2.1% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.6%)
  • 2008 II 2019–2026 · 2.1% at 5–6 yrs (national 1.2%)
  • 208 I 2012–2021 · 1.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.7%)
  • 208 II 2019–2026 · 1.2% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.6%)
  • 308 III 2021–2026 · 1.1% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.7%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

Lights

Repair: small
  • 207 2006–2016 · 30.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 18.2%)
  • 208 I 2012–2021 · 24.0% at 7–8 yrs (national 11.4%)
  • 2008 I 2013–2021 · 22.9% at 7–8 yrs (national 10.9%)
  • 308 II 2013–2022 · 18.0% at 5–6 yrs (national 7.8%)
  • 107 2005–2022 · 26.7% at 11–12 yrs (national 17.8%)
  • 3008 I 2009–2017 · 26.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 17.7%)
  • 5008 II 2017–2025 · 19.8% at 7–8 yrs (national 11.0%)
  • 508 I 2011–2021 · 19.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 13.2%)
  • 108 2014–2022 · 12.1% at 5–6 yrs (national 8.1%)
  • 3008 II 2016–2025 · 11.7% at 5–6 yrs (national 7.8%)
  • 208 II 2019–2026 · 9.3% at 3–4 yrs (national 6.2%)

Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.

Exhaust and emissions

Repair: medium
  • 2008 I 2013–2021 · 9.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.7%)
  • 208 I 2012–2021 · 9.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.7%)
  • 207 2006–2016 · 6.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)
  • 206+ 2009–2011 · 7.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.8%)
  • 107 2005–2022 · 9.0% at 16+ yrs (national 5.0%)
  • 308 II 2013–2022 · 4.2% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
  • 308 I 2007–2013 · 2.1% at 16+ yrs (national 0.8%)
  • 508 II 2018–2026 · 1.3% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.1%)
  • 508 I 2011–2021 · 1.6% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)
  • 3008 I 2009–2017 · 1.4% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
  • 5008 II 2017–2025 · 0.8% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.4%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.

Leaks

Repair: medium
  • 308 I 2007–2013 · 26.3% at 16+ yrs (national 12.0%)
  • 508 I 2011–2021 · 17.6% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.5%)
  • 3008 I 2009–2017 · 15.6% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.6%)
  • 207 2006–2016 · 21.4% at 16+ yrs (national 11.9%)
  • 206+ 2009–2011 · 13.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.6%)
  • 308 II 2013–2022 · 7.1% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.7%)
  • 5008 II 2017–2025 · 0.8% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.1%)
  • 2008 I 2013–2021 · 0.9% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.6%)
  • 3008 II 2016–2025 · 0.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.1%)

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

Steering

Repair: large
  • 3008 I 2009–2017 · 5.2% at 16+ yrs (national 1.6%)
  • 207 2006–2016 · 3.5% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)
  • 2008 I 2013–2021 · 3.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.1%)
  • 308 II 2013–2022 · 2.4% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.7%)
  • 308 I 2007–2013 · 2.9% at 16+ yrs (national 1.6%)
  • 206+ 2009–2011 · 2.5% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.3%)
  • 508 II 2018–2026 · 0.9% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.1%)
  • 5008 II 2017–2025 · 0.5% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.1%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

Drive shafts

Repair: medium
  • 508 I 2011–2021 · 3.5% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.7%)
  • 5008 II 2017–2025 · 3.2% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.5%)
  • 2008 I 2013–2021 · 4.0% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
  • 3008 II 2016–2025 · 2.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.7%)
  • 206+ 2009–2011 · 3.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
  • 508 II 2018–2026 · 1.0% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.2%)
  • 308 II 2013–2022 · 0.8% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.4%)

Look behind the front wheels at the rubber boots: no tears or grease around them. Drive a tight turn: no clicking noise.

Windows and visibility

Repair: small
  • 108 2014–2022 · 10.2% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.9%)
  • 2008 II 2019–2026 · 8.2% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.9%)
  • 208 II 2019–2026 · 7.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 4.0%)
  • 206+ 2009–2011 · 8.5% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.3%)
  • 508 II 2018–2026 · 6.8% at 3–4 yrs (national 4.0%)
  • 107 2005–2022 · 8.0% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.3%)

Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.

Tyres

Repair: small
  • 3008 II 2016–2025 · 9.9% at 9–10 yrs (national 5.8%)
  • 308 II 2013–2022 · 9.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 5.8%)
  • 508 I 2011–2021 · 11.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 7.4%)
  • 5008 II 2017–2025 · 8.9% at 7–8 yrs (national 5.2%)
  • 3008 I 2009–2017 · 8.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 5.9%)
  • 2008 II 2019–2026 · 6.5% at 3–4 yrs (national 4.3%)

Check the tread and look for uneven wear: that points to an alignment problem. The DOT code on the tyre tells its age.

Springs and shock absorbers

Repair: medium
  • 508 I 2011–2021 · 5.1% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)
  • 3008 I 2009–2017 · 2.9% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
  • 207 2006–2016 · 4.4% at 16+ yrs (national 2.8%)
  • 308 II 2013–2022 · 1.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
  • 3008 II 2016–2025 · 1.2% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

Control arms / ball joints

Repair: medium
  • 206+ 2009–2011 · 9.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
  • 207 2006–2016 · 3.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
  • 508 II 2018–2026 · 2.0% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.3%)
  • 107 2005–2022 · 3.1% at 16+ yrs (national 2.1%)
  • 2008 II 2019–2026 · 0.6% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.1%)

Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.

Wheels and wheel bearings

Repair: medium
  • 206+ 2009–2011 · 5.7% at 16+ yrs (national 2.4%)
  • 107 2005–2022 · 5.5% at 16+ yrs (national 2.4%)
  • 108 2014–2022 · 4.0% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.1%)
  • 208 I 2012–2021 · 2.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.4%)

On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.

Engine and drivetrain

Repair: large
  • 2008 I 2013–2021 · 2.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.4%)
  • 208 I 2012–2021 · 1.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.4%)
  • 508 I 2011–2021 · 1.2% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.4%)
  • 206+ 2009–2011 · 1.0% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.4%)

Start cold and listen for ticking, watch for smoke and jerks when shifting.

Seat belts, seats and airbags

Repair: medium
  • 5008 II 2017–2025 · 2.0% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.5%)
  • 3008 I 2009–2017 · 1.2% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)
  • 3008 II 2016–2025 · 0.8% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.5%)

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

Warning lights

Repair: medium
  • 508 I 2011–2021 · 4.9% at 9–10 yrs (national 3.3%)
  • 308 III 2021–2026 · 1.5% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.3%)

Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.

Brake lines

Repair: medium
  • 107 2005–2022 · 2.8% at 16+ yrs (national 1.3%)

Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.

Fuel system

Repair: medium
  • 206+ 2009–2011 · 0.6% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.0%)

After starting, smell for fuel and look for wet spots near the tank and lines.

All Peugeot generations in a row

GenerationA-problems vs. the same ageKnown problemsInspected
1082014–202230% less often443,692
2008 I2013–202128% less often729,891
208 I2012–202126% less often548,290
206+2009–201125% less often96,597
308 III2021–202623% less often22,789
308 I2007–201319% less often411,611
1072005–202213% less often797,264
3008 II2016–202512% less often718,366
508 I2011–202112% less often93,717
208 II2019–20267% less often319,752
2008 II2019–20265% less often412,902
2072006–2016about as often633,799
3008 I2009–2017about as often87,502
308 II2013–202215% more often825,250
5008 II2017–202561% more often87,731
508 II2018–20262.2× as often61,409

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Frequently asked questions

Which problems are common on Peugeot cars?

At the APK brakes stands out for Peugeot: on 14 of 17 generations it is clearly more common than on cars of the same age. Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.

Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know