2001 Peugeot 307 HDI 2.0 diesel

Summary:

Great car marred by poor build quality

Faults:

Engine. The engine would not start, the EMS indicator being illuminated. This fault has not yet been rectified.

Indicator. The indicator would not "latch" when turning right, the indicator was replaced by a main dealer. The replacement indicator has now failed - it won't cancel and sometimes indicates left or right by itself.

Passenger side water jet failed, replaced by dealer.

Boot lock won't engage - sometimes I have to slam the boot 3 or 4 times to get it closed.

Banging noise from underside of vehicle on drivers side. There is a banging noise from underneath the vehicle that happens when turning a sharp corner at slow speeds. The dealer has had a look and has not been able to diagnose the fault.

Oil Guage. The oil guage does not work properly - somestimes it says the oil is full, sometimes empty and sometimes anywhere in-between.

Speakers. The original speaker were pathetic. I have replaced them with after market units.

Recalls. Despite the numerous occasion that the vehicle was with the local main dealer it took a different main dealer to notice that there were 3 recalls outstanding on the vehicle.

Cabin squeaks. There are several squeaks and rattles in the cabin - very, very annoying although they are intermittent.

General Comments:

Apart from the faults with the car I am generally pleased with the vehicle - it has a great driving position and handles well. The engine isn't as powerful as I had hoped (90BHP from a 2.0 liter Diesel engine) - a friends 2.0 liter diesel Ford Mondeo blows the 307 away in terms of performance and acceleration.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th May, 2003

19th May 2003, 09:31

Do you get any wind noise coming from the passenger side front door/windscreen area?

I have a new 307 (3weeks old) and it has an annoying whistle, although minor, at motorway speeds. Not good when you don't want the CD on, and just want some peace and quiet!

If you had the same, any idea where it might be from so I can stop driving the Mrs mad by asking her to keep sticking her ear in different places whilst I drive - I mean looking for the noise - nothing else!

2001 Peugeot 307 Rapier 2.0 HDI90

Summary:

A very economical, stylish and comfortable car that is let down by persistent niggles

Faults:

Very heavy steering when turning right and as a result my steering rack was replaced at 6,000 miles.

Constant problems with the steering on the car.

The anti- roll bar needed adjustment at 8,000 miles.

My indicator stalk will not stay on when turning right and inadvertently flashes the main beam.

The boot needed to be realigned after 7,000 miles after it "lifted" on one side.

Very poor fuel economy up to 8,000 miles, but this has now significantly improved.

General Comments:

I find this car extremely comfortable to drive and find the layout to be extremely practical.

It needs a little more work in first gear, but it drives very well once it is slipped into second gear and above.

The car is surprisingly quiet for a diesel.

My 307 has now developed another strange steering fault. It is extremely light when starting the engine from cold, but after 10- 15 minutes, the steering seems to go much heavier.

Has anyone had similar problems with the steering, especially on the 2.0 HDi 90 model?

Fantastic dealer service- incidentally, not from where I purchased the vehicle.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st April, 2003

19th May 2003, 09:57

What sort of steering problems have you had?

I have a 3 week old 307 petrol and have steering wheel tremor (like wheels need balancing) at 70-75mph.

Had new drive shafts, wheels balanced, and steering rack dampener adjusted - which made the steering heavier - but still there.

Has your rack been over adjusted? Worth asking I suppose.

Do you get, or did you have the steering wheel tremor?