Recalls: Peugeot 5008
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Peugeot 5008
- In April 2014, a recall was issued for Peugeot 5008 models due to potential friction wear on the driver’s seat wiring harness which could cause an electrical malfunction or localised overheating (PRA 2014/14044).
Problems and faults: Peugeot 5008
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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EP6DT engines: carbon deposits
For the Peugeot 5008, the 1.6-litre EP6DT turbocharged petrol engines are susceptible to developing carbon deposits on the back of the intake valves. Since direct injection engines such as the EP6DT do not spray fuel on the backside of the intake valves, the detergent properties of the fuel cannot remove the carbon build up (as occurs in port injected engines). Symptoms of carbon deposits on the intake valve include difficulty starting the vehicle (hard starting), misfiring, misfire engine codes and reduced engine performance.
The EP6DT engines were member of the ‘Prince’ engine family and closely related to MINI’s N14 engine which powered vehicles such as the MINI R56 Cooper S. The video below shows how carbon build-up is cleared from the N14 engine of the MINI R56 Cooper S.
