The 2019 Peugeot 2008 is a subcompact crossover built on PSA's CMP platform. The 1.2 PureTech three-cylinder engines are the primary concern here—timing belt failures and oil consumption issues plague these mills, while the 1.5 BlueHDi diesel is relatively robust but suffers typical DPF and injector wear.
1.2 PureTech Wet Timing Belt Failure
Common · high severityTypical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Rattling noise on cold start that disappears after warm-up, Metal particles in oil during changes, Check engine light with cam/crank correlation codes, Sudden catastrophic engine failure with no prior warning in severe cases
Fix: The wet timing belt runs in oil and deteriorates prematurely, shedding fibers that clog oil passages and starve bearings. Full engine teardown required—timing belt, oil pump, sump cleaning, often new bearings and cam phasers. If caught early (metal in oil), 8-12 hours labor. If grenaded, full engine rebuild or replacement at 25-35 hours.
Estimated cost: $2,800-$6,500
Excessive Oil Consumption on PureTech Engines
Common · medium severityTypical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi
Symptoms: Low oil warning light between service intervals, Blue smoke on startup or under acceleration, Needing to add 1+ quart every 1,000-2,000 miles, Fouled spark plugs causing misfires
Fix: Piston ring design flaw allows oil past into combustion chambers. Repair requires engine disassembly, new piston rings, cylinder honing or rebore if scoring present, valve stem seals. Some cases need full short block. 18-24 hours labor for proper fix.
Estimated cost: $3,500-$5,800
Transmission Mount Failure (EB Engine)
Occasional · medium severityTypical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking when shifting from Park to Drive or Reverse, Excessive engine movement visible under hood during acceleration, Vibration through cabin at idle with AC on, Grinding noise during takeoff
Fix: The hydraulic transmission mount collapses, allowing drivetrain to shift excessively. Common on all three-cylinder variants due to inherent engine imbalance. Replacement is straightforward—support engine, unbolt old mount, install new. 1.5-2 hours labor. Use OE part; aftermarket don't last.
Estimated cost: $350-$550
DPF Clogging and Regeneration Issues (1.5 BlueHDi)
Common · medium severityTypical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Check engine light with DPF efficiency codes, Loss of power and limp mode activation, Excessive fuel consumption as ECU attempts forced regens, Strong diesel smell during regeneration cycles, Rough idle and white smoke during startup
Fix: Short trips prevent proper DPF regeneration; filter becomes ash-loaded. Forced regeneration with scan tool often fails at this point. Requires DPF removal, professional cleaning or replacement, plus addressing root cause (faulty temp sensors, injector issues). 3-5 hours labor for R&R and cleaning.
Estimated cost: $800-$2,200
Head Gasket Failure on PureTech 130
Occasional · high severityTypical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: White smoke from exhaust, especially after sitting overnight, Coolant loss with no visible leaks, Overheating under load despite good coolant level, Milky residue on oil cap or dipstick, Pressure in cooling system, bulging hoses
Fix: Turbo three-cylinders run hot; thin gasket design fails between cylinders or into coolant jacket. Requires cylinder head removal, resurfacing (usually warped), new gasket set, ARP studs recommended over OE bolts. Check for cracks while head is off. 10-14 hours labor including machining downtime.
Estimated cost: $2,200-$3,800
Rear Main Seal and Front Crankshaft Seal Leaks
Occasional · low severityTypical onset: 70,000-120,000 mi
Symptoms: Oil spots on driveway after sitting, Oil coating on transmission bellhousing (rear seal), Oil dripping from front of engine onto subframe (front seal), Low oil level warnings without visible top-side leaks
Fix: Three-cylinder vibration accelerates seal wear. Rear seal requires transmission removal: 5-6 hours labor. Front seal needs timing cover removal, might as well do timing belt at same time if mileage warrants. Front seal alone is 3-4 hours. Both seals together with timing belt makes sense at 8-10 hours total.
Estimated cost: $600-$1,200 per seal, $2,500-$3,500 if combined with timing belt service
Avoid the 1.2 PureTech gas engines unless timing belt has been preventively replaced with receipts—this is a known grenade waiting to go off; the 1.5 diesel is acceptable if you drive highway miles regularly, but overall this platform's reliability doesn't justify used-market pricing.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.