Peugeot 2008 2016

2016 Peugeot 2008: what owners report

• The first-generation 1.2 three-cylinder petrol uses a timing belt running in oil, which can degrade with the wrong oil or frequent short trips; German breakdown data and a recall also involve the belt.2013–2019
• Frequent oil leaks are a known first-generation weak point in German inspection data, often costly to fix and appearing from the second inspection on.2013–2019
• Brake discs wear heavily in all model years, and German inspectors also flag lighting faults and a weak exhaust system on the first generation.2013–2019
• The automated manual gearbox on early first-generation cars can struggle to engage first gear, and ADAC says it suits only very gentle drivers.2013–2016