2004 Peugeot 607 SE 2.2 petrol

Summary:

A stately car, in the best sense of the word. Requires considerable maintenance

Faults:

Frequent faults in the comfort modules, sensors, and the cabin multiplex system.

Oil pump problems and cracks in the thermostat housings.

Front-end components (tie rod ends and sway bar links) require frequent replacement due to the vehicle's weight.

The automatic transmission requires considerable maintenance to prevent wear and ensure proper operation.

General Comments:

In terms of a review, I can say that over nearly 170,000 kilometers it has given me few problems and has generally left me satisfied, especially considering it is one of the modern Peugeots, not the old-school kind.

Mine was blue with a cream interior, double glazing, heated rear seats, a cooled glovebox, xenon headlights, and a JBL audio system; it was simply wonderful, even in 2021 when I sold it.

For a 2003 car, the gearbox is quite smart: it has an auto-hold function and knows how to use engine braking on icy roads. Sport mode works beautifully, the manual shifting is quite quick, and the climate control system is simply amazing, I always kept it on automatic, and it just did its job. It was quiet at high speeds... I don't know, it was just great all around. My only complaint is the lack of cup holders.

A great and very reliable car. The electronics remained flawless even after 10 years of ownership.

It drives very easily, and the engine (at least the petrol version) is incredibly quiet.

Fuel consumption wasn't low, but it wasn't excessively high either for a 2.2-liter engine with an automatic transmission.

An HDi might have been better in that regard, but I’ve always preferred petrol cars, so I have no complaints about my purchase.

It is an expensive car, at least when new, and requires a lot of maintenance, but if that is strictly adhered to, it won't give you many problems.

A huge leap in quality compared to my previous Safrane.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th September, 2026