308 III
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Which Peugeot 308 III engine is the most reliable? See common problems, reviews and reliability verdicts across generations and engines.
Frequently asked questions
Which Peugeot 308 III engine is the most reliable?
1.5 BlueHDi (DV5) — Maint. Sensitive verdict. The BlueHDi diesels — the 1.5 (DV5) and the stronger 2.0 (DW10, shared with the Peugeot 3008/508 and Ford-era PSA cars) — are the frugal long-distance Grandland choice and a much less anxious buy than the PureTech petrol. Standard modern-diesel cautions: DPF clogging on short trips, EGR sooting, the AdBlue/SCR system (a known early-BlueHDi fault area — sensor/pump issues), injector wear, and the timing belt (the 1.5 DV5 also had wet-belt attention on some cars). A motorway-driven, on-schedule car is dependable and economical; buy on belt, DPF and AdBlue history.
Which Peugeot 308 III engines should you avoid?
Engines with the weakest reliability verdicts: 1.2 PureTech (EB2).
What are the most common Peugeot 308 III problems?
The most commonly reported problems across all Peugeot 308 III generations and engines: Wet timing belt failure (EB2), Wet timing belt / oil-pump debris (1.2), Wet timing belt (EB2) — verify setup, AdBlue / SCR, DPF / EGR / belt (DV5).