Peugeot 308 T7 (2008-2013) Questions & Answers

Do a search for "carbon build up peugeot 308".

Using premium petrol doesn't guarantee you might not still have problems but it _may_ reduce the risk of this happening.

That's probably in top gear on a highway, but i have just purchased one and will let you know my results.

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Be certain that it is HDi 2.0L Diesel...far better than 1.6 HDi and petrol...I have had no issues with the HDi 2.0L...
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I used to have one, however, please read the serivce manual before you buy, unless you are a mechanic yourself.

Look elsewhere. Poor engine design leading to timing chain problems, leaking oil supply line to the turbo and myriad check engine light problems. Brake pads are made of cardboard and rotors are very soft something-or-other. You'll pay nearly $650 just to get the rears done.

Unfortunately I purchased the car, nothing but trouble, new timing belt, new heater, now front end is rattling, I traded it in, losing around $4000, anyways at least it's not my problem anymore, I will never buy another Peugeot .

If it's still under warranty, get them to replace it. Shouldn't happen.

It's not under warranty. Apparently it is the seam around the air pillow which is not good. Peugeot dealer has taken a photo & sent it to Manufacturer. Awaiting response.

Yes they can, but seriously if you are looking for a convenient car for your family look elsewhere. One of my biggest regrets buying this car.... major design faults. We went to mechanic 17 times in 3 years when the car was new, so if you see one secondhand you really don't know what your getting. We ended up getting thousands in repairs from the Peugeot company after we took them to fair trading, then went straight out and sold it as quick as we could before something else went wrong. But it was a stressful battle. You'll get nothing if it is second hand. Beautifully designed interiors (that was what attracted us) but won't get you from A to B so don't buy unless you are a Peugeot mechanic and buying it for a hobby.

The auto may be ok but the new manual 308 I bought last July has proven unreliable and mechanically poor. After less than 3,000 k the gear box had to be replaced after it broke down completely. Before that it failed while crossing a major big city intersection. Since then after the long wait for the new gear box to arrive from France it has had another major breakdown (without any warning) at another busy intersection that nearly caused an accident and has had to have a clutch replacement. This should be a factory recall but Peugeot have refused to replace the vehicle. It regrettably appears that Peugeot no longer produce the good quality cars they were once known for (My last vehicle, for example, also a manual Peugeot 306 lasted well for 18 years, so it is with regret that I feel I have to warn others so they do not suffer the inconvenience and potential danger to life that I have from such a faulty model. Every time I think about getting in the car again, it is with extreme trepidation. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Can't help directly as my model later.
Check (Google) car reviews and list of defects, issues that are known. Any cars can have some issues but all cars don't have issues, just some.
Check ownership, accident history (look for paint on rubbers, trim etc), service history.
When serious then advise reputable mechanic to look at.

I have listed the issues that affected me. Get it checked by a reputable mechanic. One thing I did not mention in my report was when my 2010 Peugeot 308 turbo lost power and the engine reverted to idle, no matter what I did with the accelerator pedal. Because it was not an issue I could replicate on demand the Peugeot dealer was never able to fix this. I would get going again by turning the engine off, waiting and then turning it back on again. Not always convenient or possible. You are probably looking at a very attractive car and thinking the price is great.

I've had the same problems as Tim plus more. Now the fabric around the air pillow is splitting which should not happen. I would never buy another Peugeot!