Peugeot 301

Engines

Faults by engine

1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB)

1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5)

1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v)

1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC)

Gearboxes

Manual

AL4 / AT8 (4-speed automatic)

Scheduled service

Intervals and typical prices for the 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.

Most common engine versions in the EU

New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 16,243, of which 156 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.

Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.

Official recalls

Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (2). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.

• Engine / loss of power The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOX which do not comply with regulatory limits18/10/2019 · R/2019/352
• Engine / loss of power Engine component may not be to specification15/12/2017 · R/2017/340

Common questions

Does the Peugeot 301 have a timing chain or a timing belt?

1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB): wet belt · 100,000 km; 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5): belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo; 1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v): belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo; 1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC): belt · 180,000 km / every 120 mo.

What are the known problems with the Peugeot 301?

The faults with the highest risk: adBlue tank / pump failure (80,000–160,000 km, €800–1,600); wet timing belt degradation (60,000–120,000 km, €700–1,500); AL4 solenoids / pressure regulator (80,000–180,000 km, €300–1,500); brake vacuum pump failure (80,000–140,000 km, €400–900). The full list by engine is on this page.

What should you check when buying a used Peugeot 301?

Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (2 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: 'Starting impossible in X km' warning; belt debris clogs oil pickup. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.

Other generations

Peugeot 106 1991–2003Peugeot 107 / 108 2005–2021Peugeot 206 1998–2012Peugeot 206+ / 206 SW 2002–2012Peugeot 207 2006–2014Peugeot 208 I 2012–2019Peugeot 2008 I 2013–2019Peugeot 208 II 2019–Peugeot 2008 II 2019–Peugeot 307 2001–2008Peugeot 308 I 2007–2013Peugeot 308 SW / RCZ 2008–2015Peugeot 308 II 2013–2021Peugeot 308 III 2021–Peugeot 3008 I 2009–2016Peugeot 3008 II 2016–2023Peugeot 5008 I 2009–2017Peugeot 5008 II 2017–Peugeot 406 1995–2004Peugeot 407 2004–2011Peugeot 508 I 2010–2018Peugeot 508 II 2018–Peugeot 607 1999–2010Peugeot 807 2002–2014Peugeot 4007 2007–2012Peugeot 4008 2012–2017Peugeot 205 1983–1998Peugeot 306 1993–2002Peugeot 3008 III 2023–

Models with the same engines

These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.

Citroën C4 II 2010–2018Citroën C3 II 2009–2016Citroën C3 III 2016–2024Citroën Berlingo II 2008–2018Peugeot Partner II / Tepee 2008–2018Opel Grandland 2017–Opel Crossland 2017–DS 3 2009–2019

Other Peugeot models

Peugeot Boxer (2014+) 2014–Peugeot Expert III 2016–Peugeot Expert II 2007–2016Peugeot Boxer III 2006–2014

Sources and notes

Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.

Updated 08/10/2026