Peugeot 308 III

Engines

Faults typical of this model

Faults by engine

1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB)

1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R)

Gearboxes

Manual

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.

Roadworthiness tests by mileage

Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 1,707 tests.

Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age

Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 3,502 cars.

Most common engine versions in the EU

New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 305,100, of which 1,034 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 (14). 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 VSM software Interior door handles03/06/2026 · R/2026/228
• Brakes / ABS / ESP VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera.21/04/2026 · R/2025/542
• Fuel system Peugeot Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail.21/01/2026 · R/2026/020
• Lights Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics18/08/2025 · R/2025/344
• Fire risk Peugeot Fuel Pipe18/07/2025 · R/2025/277
• Engine / loss of power Peugeot DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.03/07/2025 · R/2025/246
• Fuel system Peugeot 308 408 3008 5008 Fuel Pipe Leakage13/02/2025 · R/2025/054
• Engine / loss of power Peugeot 208308 eVCU update07/02/2025 · R/2025/045

The other recalls (6) are listed in the app.

Common questions

Does the Peugeot 308 III have a timing chain or a timing belt?

1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB): wet belt · 100,000 km; 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R): chain.

What are the known problems with the Peugeot 308 III?

The faults with the highest risk: timing chain (7 mm) premature wear / breakage (40,000–240,000 km, €0–3,500); wet timing belt degradation (60,000–120,000 km, €700–1,500); adBlue tank / pump failure (60,000–160,000 km, €0–1,300); brake vacuum pump failure (80,000–140,000 km, €400–900). The full list by engine is on this page.

What does the Peugeot 308 III most often fail its roadworthiness test on?

In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (3.3 %), tyres and wheels (3.0 %), brakes (0.8 %). It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility.

What should you check when buying a used Peugeot 308 III?

Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (14 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: cold-start metallic rattle, timing codes — can destroy the engine (built Oct 2017 – Jan 2023); 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 301 2012–2017Peugeot 307 2001–2008Peugeot 308 I 2007–2013Peugeot 308 SW / RCZ 2008–2015Peugeot 308 II 2013–2021Peugeot 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.

Ford Fiesta VII (Mk8) 2017–2023Ford Focus IV 2018–2025Citroën C1 2005–2022Opel Corsa F 2019–Citroën C3 III 2016–2024Ford Kuga III 2019–Opel Grandland 2017–Opel Crossland 2017–

Other Peugeot models

Peugeot Partner / Rifter (2018+) 2018–Peugeot Expert III 2016–Peugeot Boxer (2014+) 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