Peugeot 4007 reliability
The Peugeot 4007 fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 46.7% of 1,616 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
6 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot 4007
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.
Water ingress may cause windscreen wiper motor to fail
On the affected vehicles the windscreen wiper motor breather system may not be To the correct specification. This could in some cases result in water ingress leading to jamming of the motor due to corrosion. This could cause the wipers to cease operation or not start which in turn could result in restricted visibility for the driver.
Fix: Replace the windscren wiper motor and one of the windscreen wiper mechanism rods.
Recalled models: 4007 · 2,647 vehicles
Malfunction causing instrument panel functions to become inoperable
An electronic component within the Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) may not be to the correct specification. This could cause the audio-navigation system the wipers and exterior lighting to malfunction and the warning light on the instrument panel may illuminate.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the BSI unit. Where the production date of the BSI unit is in the affected range the unit will be replaced.
Recalled models: 4007 · 356 vehicles
Braking efficiency may be affected
The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the vacuum pump and vacuum pump relays. Additionally download with a new version of control software.
Recalled models: 4007 · 8 vehicles
Short circuit may occur
On affected vehicles connectors intended to supply the electric front seats fitted to some versions are not used and are located under the rear footwell carpets. If these connectors come into contact with water of melted snow mixed with snow removal products they may corrode over a period of time and cause localised electrical overheating.
Fix: The operation involves repositioning these electrical supply wires for the two front seats to move them higher up on the seat frame.
Recalled models: 4007 · 14 vehicles
Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear.
It has been identified that a slight amount of play in the diesel fuel return pipe mountings on certain vehicles may over time lead to abrasion and wear of the pipe.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject clips checked and the pipe secured.
Recalled models: 4007 · 2,323 vehicles
Risk of engine stall
On the subject vehicles it has been identified that there is a risk of the engine stalling during very sporty driving conditions.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the engine ECU software upgraded.
Recalled models: 4007 · 1,448 vehicles
Checking a Peugeot 4007 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.