CarValidator

5008

1 generation · Select a generation to see engines

Which Peugeot 5008 engine is the most reliable? See common problems, reviews and reliability verdicts across generations and engines.

Frequently asked questions

Which Peugeot 5008 engine is the most reliable?

2.0 HDi (DW10) — Maint. Sensitive verdict. The 2.0 HDi (DW10) is the engine to buy in the 5008 — the well-proven PSA 2.0 diesel (shared with Peugeot/Citroën/Ford), torquey, economical and well-matched to the heavy MPV, capable of big mileage. Standard cautions: DPF on short trips, EGR sooting, occasional glow-plug-relay or turbo/injection attention. With disciplined oil and motorway use it's a dependable long-hauler.

Which Peugeot 5008 engines should you avoid?

Engines with the weakest reliability verdicts: 1.6 THP (EP6), 1.6 HDi (DV6).

What are the most common Peugeot 5008 problems?

The most commonly reported problems across all Peugeot 5008 generations and engines: Timing chain stretch / tensioner, Turbo oil starvation (narrow feed), Intake carbon / HP pump, DPF clogging, DPF / EGR (short trips).