Used Peugeot 5008 2017-present reliability
Category: Large SUV
The Peugeot 5008 is stylish, practical and good to drive – it's one of the best seven-seat SUVs you can buy
What should I look for in a used Peugeot 5008 estate?
When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.
The 5008 interior is full of nice soft-touch materials, but check that these haven’t been stained by grubby fingers. Check the operation of all the seats, especially the flip-up ones in the boot, and that the second-row seats recline and slide as they should. Look at the electrical equipment, too. It’s a large car and will have been used in tight city-centre car parks, so look out for dents and scuffs to the front wings and rear boot. Also check the alloy wheels for kerb damage.
What are the most common problems with a used Peugeot 5008 estate?
Reported problems with this model have been remarkably few. It’s worth checking all the non-engine electricals, though, because this is the area where a number of faults have been recorded on similar Peugeots.
Recalls
Recalls have been issued for the below. Check with your local dealer that all remedial work has been carried out.
One or more of the wheel fixing bolts may be insufficiently tightened.
The fixing of an electrical harness on the centralised voltage maintaining device may not be tightened to specification.
Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases
Possible loss of the spare wheel whilst the vehicle is being driven
Some trailer tow ball fixing bolts may be damaged
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the Diesel particle filter.
The vehicles may be affected by a defect in the urea injector which might block and lead to NOx emissions going out of the regulatory limits.
Click here for more information. Contact your nearest Peugeot centre if you believe your vehicle is involved in a recall.
Is a used Peugeot 5008 estate reliable?
The 5008 has historically done well in our reliability surveys and this year it finished third out of 12 cars in the seven-seat class in our 2024 What Car? Reliability Survey. It did so in a highly competitive class with a good overall score of 95.0%.
Reliability rating 95.0%
Although the Peugeot 5008's fault rate isn’t too bad, only 38% of glitches were sorted for free. That left 12% of owners with bills of up to £50 and half having to pay £101 to £500. All cars could still be driven, and three-quarters were put right within a day. Problem areas included the bodywork, electrics, and gearbox/clutch.
Peugeot as a car brand ranked a disappointing 21st out of 32 manufacturers featured, albeit with a reasonable overall score of 90.3%. That put the firm above Audi, Mercedes and Volkswagen, but below BMW, Kia and Skoda.
Used Peugeot 5008 reliability: the owners' view
A common theme among the feedback from our annual Reliability Survey was the 5008's impressive reliability, with few reports of significant faults.
However, when issues did arise, the dealer network's response varied significantly. Some readers praised their dealers for quick and efficient service, often fixing problems under warranty and without any hassle. Others, however, reported frustrations with slow service and less-than-satisfactory communication, highlighting inconsistencies within the dealer network.
A few readers mentioned specific problems related to the electronic systems and engine components, but these were relatively isolated incidents. Overall, the Peugeot 5008 appears to be a reliable car, though the quality of dealer service can significantly affect the ownership experience.
