2001 Peugeot 607 SE review from UK and Ireland

Many minor electrical faults.

Heater packed up, took 3 dealer visits to fix, was in for 1 week as the whole dashboard had to be removed to replace the main control box and fans etc.

Replacement engine fitted at 40,000 miles during it's first recall. Dealer broke an injector in the head, no replacement heads available so new engine had to be fitted. Took several weeks to complete the work.

Second replacement engine at 66,000 miles. Engine started sucking the oil from the sump into the intake, continued running after the key was removed and carried on until it eventually seized, but only after engulfing both carriageways of the M6 in smoke.

Performance is now very poor since the last replacement engine and fuel consumption has dropped by 12 mpg.

Boot lock fails to release 7 times out of 10.

Drivers seat has broken and now rocks 1" back and forth.

Drivers window failed in the fully open position, requiring an emergency repair.

Air conditioning has now failed.

Probably forgotten some of the more minor reliability niggles.

When it is running well it is a very comfortable motorway cruiser, with reasonable economy for a big car. It used to average 42mpg.

The equipment level is very good.

The key fob is too sensitive, it is very easy to open the boot unknowingly. I have found the boot wide open several times in my drive in the morning.

The wheels require special balancing equipment, not all tyre dealers have the equipment.