How reliable is the Peugeot 5008?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Peugeot 5008 consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged. 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.
Above average reliability
Based on 13,054 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 85.7%.
Peugeot 5008 reliability by year
How the Peugeot 5008 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.7% | – |
| 2011 | 61.6% | – |
| 2012 | 59.9% | – |
| 2013 | 60.7% | – |
| 2014 | 63.9% | – |
| 2015 | 69.7% | – |
| 2016 | 71.5% | – |
| 2017 | 74.9% | 77,284 km |
| 2018 | 82.9% | 73,930 km |
| 2019 | 85.7% | 72,803 km |
| 2020 | 86.1% | 65,226 km |
| 2021 | 87.6% | – |
| 2022 | 94.3% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Peugeot 5008 as a model. The reliability of any individual Peugeot 5008 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 5008 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Peugeot 5008 consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 86%. 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 5008?
The most common owner-reported issues are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.2% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.2% of inspections); A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (0.9% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.8% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Peugeot 5008?
For a typical Peugeot 5008, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 47,504 km at 3 years, 72,803 km 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 5008 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.