How reliable is the Peugeot 2008?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Peugeot 2008 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 43,610 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 77.3%.
Peugeot 2008 reliability by year
How the Peugeot 2008 performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 69.1% | – |
| 2014 | 70.8% | – |
| 2015 | 73.6% | – |
| 2016 | 77.3% | – |
| 2017 | 81.2% | 60,568 km |
| 2018 | 85.7% | 54,996 km |
| 2019 | 89.2% | 56,012 km |
| 2020 | 97.7% | 56,081 km |
| 2021 | 98% | 45,214 km |
| 2022 | 94.8% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Peugeot 2008 as a model. The reliability of any individual Peugeot 2008 also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Peugeot 2008 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Peugeot 2008 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 77%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Peugeot 2008?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (6% of inspections); A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (2.1% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (2% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.4% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Peugeot 2008?
For a typical Peugeot 2008, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Peugeot 2008 before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.