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Is the 2016–2025 Peugeot 3008 reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

4.3/ 10
Buy with caution

On our documented-fault scoring the Peugeot 3008 rates 4.3 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 1 of them are rated critical and 1 high, so a bad example can be expensive. The weak points cluster around electrical, engine and exhaust. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless

What the score is built from

Critical
1
High
1
Medium
4
Low
2

Weak points cluster around electrical, engine, exhaust, transmission.

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The faults that decide it

EngineCritical

1.2 PureTech wet belt failure

Typically appears
60,000+ miles or 6 years
What to inspect
Belt evidence and oil inspection
Typical repair
Timing / wet belt kit + water pump · £450–£1,100
ExhaustHigh

1.5 BlueHDi AdBlue and DPF/NOx sensor faults

Typically appears
60,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check AdBlue warnings and fault codes
Typical repair
DPF forced regen or replacement · £250–£1,600
ElectricalMedium

i-Cockpit screen failures and reboot loops

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Run the screen through every menu
Typical repair
Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
TransmissionMedium

EAT8 automatic harsh shifting when fluid is old

Typically appears
70,000+ miles
What to inspect
Test kickdown and low-speed shifts
Typical repair
Routine repair · £180–£700
SuspensionMedium

Rear shock absorbers knocking or leaking fluid over uneven surfaces.

Typically appears
40,000-60,000 miles
What to inspect
Bounce the rear end of the vehicle to listen for a distinct clunk. Shine a torch inside the rear arches to check for dark oil misting on the damper bodies.
Typical repair
Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100

Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.

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