Peugeot 308 MK2 1.6L THP (1600 cc)
Model overview
A comfortable hatchback or estate with distinctive controls. The selected engine is particularly important when comparing ownership risks.
Pros
- Comfortable ride
- Useful SW estate body
- Good motorway refinement
Cons
- Touchscreen-dependent controls
- Driving position may not suit everyone
- Ageing electrical equipment
Common problems & ownership concerns
Potential impact: Low · Medium · High. This describes possible consequences, not fault likelihood.
- Infotainment faultsLow
- Parking-sensor and electrical faultsMedium
- Suspension wearMedium
Maintenance
Use the exact engine and gearbox schedule; timing and emissions requirements vary substantially across the range.
Engine overview · 1.6L 4-cyl PETROL THP
This 1.6-litre turbo petrol group spans several THP, e-THP and PureTech applications, so ownership experience depends strongly on the exact engine revision, servicing and performance calibration.
Pros
- Strong performance and responsive turbocharged character.
Cons
- Several engine revisions are grouped together under one catalogue label.
- Turbocharged direct injection needs disciplined servicing.
- Higher-output versions demand careful oil and cooling-system maintenance.
Common problems & ownership concerns
Potential impact: Low · Medium · High. This describes possible consequences, not fault likelihood.
- Earlier THP applications: timing-chain noise or wearHigh
- Direct-injection intake depositsMedium
- High-pressure fuel-system faultsHigh
- Turbocharger oiling and boost-control concernsHigh
Maintenance
Confirm the VIN-specific oil specification, service schedule and timing-system requirements; do not apply one interval across every listed variant.
These are general ownership concerns, not a diagnosis. Equipment and engine details vary by version and production date.
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