Peugeot 207 reliability
The Peugeot 207 fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 49.2% of 155,093 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
18 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot 207
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Battery may discharge and/or heated seats may overheat
On the affected vehicles the electrical harnesses connecting the heated seats may under certain conditions and over time cause the heated seats to either not work or to operate permanently. This may cause the battery to discharge and can be uncomfortable/distracting to the driver.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the two affected harnesses. If necessary the harnesses will be modified.
Recalled models: 207 · 494 vehicles
Engine may fail
It is possible that the con-rod bearing shells will not conform to manufacturer specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and in time cause the engine to fail.
Fix: To replace the con-rod bearing shells
Recalled models: 207 · 1,851 vehicles
Steering may fail
The track rod end ball joints on the steering rack may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If this is not rectified it could result in steering failure.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and re-torque the track rod end to steering arm joint.
Recalled models: 207 · 63 vehicles
Engine may cut out
Incorrect dimensions of the battery earth cable may in the long term lead to its breakage. The loss of the electrical connection may lead to engine cutting out.
Fix: The battery earth cable is to be replaced.
Recalled models: 207 · 4,600 vehicles
Engine may cut out
The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
Recalled models: 207 · 5,563 vehicles
Engine may cut out
The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth return cable.
Recalled models: 207 · 2,932 vehicles
Engine may cut out
The use of incorrect torque wrenches for tightening a terminal may have damaged internal components in the Engine Electrical Power Supply Management Unit (BSM). This could result in the engine cutting out.
Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the engine BSM unit.
Recalled models: 207 · 106 vehicles
Engine may cut out
The earth cable for the battery maybe too short this may resulting in it breaking. Should this occur the vehicle electrical circuit will fail which will cause the engine to cut out.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth cable.
Recalled models: 207 · 608 vehicles
Pedals may be obstructed
It is possible that the air conditioning unit air diffuser ducting on the driver's side may detach which could obstruct access to the driver control pedals.
Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles for the fitment of an additional support part to the air conditioning unit outlet ducting.
Recalled models: 207 · 90,087 vehicles
Engine may cut out
The battery earth return cable maybe too short which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail at its gearbox mounting point. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
Recalled models: 207 · 4,831 vehicles
Brake fluid may leak
The rear brake hoses may contact the suspension coil springs. Should this contact occur it is possible over time and distance for the spring to abrade a hole in the hose and for the hose to leak fluid which will illuminate the brake warning lamp and could possibly lead to longer than expected stopping distances.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the positioning of the rear brake hoses and where necessary replace the brake hose/s.
Recalled models: 207 · 632 vehicles
Engine may fail
There may be a fault in the machining of the crankshaft that could lead to a lubrication problem which overtime could lead to the engine seizing.
Fix: The recalled vehicles will have the engine replaced.
Recalled models: 207 · 132 vehicles
Braking may be affected
It is possible that an engine coolant pipe can contact and chaff a brake pipe/line which can lead to damage and possible failure of the pipe.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the rerouting of the coolant pipe and if required the replacement of the brake pipe/line.
Recalled models: 207 · 11 vehicles
Fuse box may cause equipment operational failures
It has been identified that the main engine fuse box is not to the correct specification. This can result in operating faults or the failure of certain equipment.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuse box replaced.
Recalled models: 207 · 7,360 vehicles
Engine may loose power
It has been identified thatthere is a risk that subject vehicles will unnecessarily enter a reduced power mode which would result in severely reduced engine power output.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have a new version of software downloaded to the engine management computer.
Recalled models: 207 · 984 vehicles
Windscreen wipers may fail
The windscreen wiper wiring may be contacted by the wiper mechanism. If there is prolonged contact between the wiring and mechanism there is a risk of the wiper function failing.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary reposition the wiring.
Recalled models: 207 · 2,009 vehicles
Possibility of an electrical short circuit
It has been identified that the alternator terminal wiring could be positioned too close to the exhaust heat shield. Under extreme conditions this proximity could result in an electrical short circuit.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will checked and the subject terminal repositioned as necessary.
Recalled models: 207 · 416 vehicles
Seat belt fixing may loosen
On the vehicles concerned the lower fixing for the left hand front seat belt may be of an incorrect specification. This may lead to the fixing becoming loose.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary.
Recalled models: 207 · 51 vehicles
Checking a Peugeot 207 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.