AutoStrong-M: Peugeot 3008 Review

Introduction

• Growing presence of French crossovers like Peugeot 3008 on roads
• Attractive design, solid engines, reasonably priced
• Focus of the review: Reliability of Peugeot 3008, second generation

Second Generation Peugeot 3008

• Significant design changes, now a crossover not a compact van
• Mostly front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive available only in hybrid
• Based on predecessor's platform, interchangeable suspension parts with 308 hatchback/station wagon
• Differences mainly in body shape; larger trunk in 308 station wagon

Body and Exterior

• Generally sturdy, but paint issues on bottom edges of doors and roof panel
• LED headlights common, but some models have standard ones with alignment issues
• Solutions include dealer fixes or adjustments with bumper and headlight bracket

Interior

• High quality and spacious
• Frequent issues with front seat adjustments and lumbar support/massage functions
• Common cause: backrest tilt adjustment shaft fraying power wire

Engines

Diesel Engines

• Strict adherence to Euro-6 standards with AdBlue and Eollys systems
• Common issues:
  • AdBlue pump failures due to non-European quality fluid
  • Injector failures around 200,000 km
  • System often removed in non-European areas

1.6 BlueHDI (pre-Dec 2017)

• Reliable, lasts over 500,000 km

1.5 BlueHDI

• Potential for camshaft chain issues in post-31 Dec 2019 models
• Remediation involves checking for specific part numbers and potentially costly repairs

2.0 BlueHDI

• Reliable, but rare due to increased pistons
• Common issues:
  • Weak pump
  • Fuel system errors (P008B)
  • Solutions involve checking and potentially replacing sealing rings

Gasoline Engines

1.2 Turbo Three

• Issues largely resolved, 130 hp sufficient for city driving

1.6 Turbo Four

• Reliable if oil is changed every 10,000 km, lasts up to 500,000 km

Hybrid Version

• Rare, all-wheel drive, total 300 hp, less popular due to high initial cost

Automatic Transmissions

• Japanese-made Aisin six-speed and eight-speed hydromechanical transmissions
• Reliable, main maintenance: timely transmission fluid changes

Suspension

• Similar to second-generation Peugeot 308, reliable
• Common issues:
  • Stabilizer struts and bushings wear out around 80,000 km
  • Ball joints and front struts support bearings issues
  • Noisy rear suspension fixable with thick rubber washers
  • Silent block issues requiring DIY solutions

Conclusion

• Peugeot 3008 is a great car with some potential engine risks (mainly 1.5 BlueHDI)
• Competes well with Japanese rivals, requires minimal risks for long-term reliability
• Encouragement to support channel for more reviews

Extras

• Car for sale, links in the description
• AutoStrong-M offers high-quality spare parts and motorcycles through MotoStrong-M. Links provided.