2002 Peugeot 307 SW SE from UK and Ireland - Comments

I also had the anti-pollution fault.

I have a 03 plate 307 SW 2.0; first day I got it, the engine warning light came on and it came up on the display "unblock diesel filter", which basically is all connected to the anti pollution. I had to have a new particle filter, which altogether cost me over £500!

Another problem I'm having; I get through a headlight bulb every week or so.

I am in Australia I have a 2004, 307CC. I have had it since October, 2007. Since that time I have had the anti pollution fault 6 times. When it goes into the dealer they say the computer tells them the "Catalytic Converter is aging" The car has done 107,000kms and has already had the cat replaced. Does not seem to affect performance or fuel economy and the dealer suggests to just keep driving!!! I love the car but the constant problems are certainly not going to make me buy another Peugeot.

Wow. I feel slightly relieved now reading the above, as everyone seems to be having similar problems to myself (and more).

Since buying my 53 plate 307S in September 2007 (at the time I thought it was a bargain - £4100) I have had about 8 bulb replacements (which means £15 each time as they are impossible to replace by yourself) a new clutch, exhaust, accelerator pedal, headlamp casing, brake pads and discs... and now guess what... ''Catalytic Converter fault'' followed by ''Pollution fault'' etc etc.

This is in addition to the on going electrical problems such as the central locking deciding not to work for a few minutes, or my cd player turning off and on by itself.

When will the problems end? And is there any point in going to the dealer? How much am I looking at paying to get this sorted and will it actually resolve the problem? Is there a problem, is the car still safe to drive? I want rid of the little blighter!

I should have spent more money but on a more reliable car, as I have spent the extra money I would have spent on fixing the 307. Yes... when there isn't a problem - It's great... but usually there is a problem of some kind!

Do not buy a Peugeot of any kind.

Unhappy and disheartened 307 owner.

I have had my Peugeot 307sw since 02. I have been extremely satisfied with the car in general but looking back I have had some faults which seem to be now common. Indicator problem in 03 was rectified by Peugeot changing (under warranty) the assembly as there was a known defect. The anti pollution fault indicator first showed in 02, was diagnosed and the EMS reset, the explanation was 'probably a loose connection, we have now checked wiring and all is OK', no charge under warranty. The car lost power a few times until a new Petrol Management (Carburettor) card was fitted at my cost, something nearing £500 by the time diagnostics and labour were added. Rear Brake discs needed changing at around 20000 miles but that set has now lasted another 54000 miles (what were the original discs made of? s**t? My cost again although car still under 3 year warranty. The Anti-Pollution fault has been coming on over the years and

I have had a new Warm Air Pump, Plugs and Coil, and now they are intimating that next time it may be the catalytic converter breaking down, it is now the next time and I need some ammunition for my showdown with Peugeot Service. Has anyone the answer to the 'Anti-Pollution Fault' message? I really would like to keep this car but I now have to balance repair costs against it's used value.

Sorry to add more dread full comments, however since having my lovely little 02 reg 307 since this January it has had a new exhaust £120, flywheel and clutch £1000, various bulbs £15 each Major Service £300 and now a lovely little sign on the dashboard that says UNBLOCK DIESEL FILTER. By the look of this it will cost £500 for this filter.

I just hope I wake up one morning and its been stolen!!

Hey guys I'm from Brisbane, Australia and own a PUG 307 2L 2002. It seems as thought this Cat. Convertor is troubling everyone. I know very little about cars and mine has the warning lights flashing about the C/C when I turned it on this morning. Can someone tell me if its okay to drive still, and how could I fix this problem theoretically??

Lots of problem; few (if any) solutions. I also have the constant 'Depollution system faulty' warning lamp in my 2006 307 Hdi Touring Wagon, bought here in Australia. It has been in to the dealer's about 4 times, where it currently is. On the last occasion, the car lost all acceleration whilst my wife was driving. Half a dozen warning lights came on. That was the final straw. I called the dealership and told them it was not acceptable to dismiss it as merely an electrical problem, but should be dealt with properly, and the root cause determined. They have had it for three days now, and after raising a ticket with Peugeot worldwide, have finally determined that it is a catalytic converter problem, causing particle filter blockage.

But, what I can't work out, is why do they act as if this is a "oh, we've never seen that happen before" problem? I typed 307 catalytic converter into Go-ogle, and it seems like EVERY Peugeot has the same problem! Don't want to buy into the whole conspiracy theory thing here, but my only explanation is that they have seen it a million times, it is a design fault that will continue to occur, and admission of this will lead to a significant lack of consumer confidence.

On a more technical note, I have been told various misleading stories by the service division people such as "it is just a loose wire", "it is due to the high emisions standards of European countries", and that it is a diesel fuel quality problem here in Australia. Any replies/comments to this are welcome.

Otherwise, I do like the car...really.

I have had the exact experience in Perth, Western Australia. I purchased a 206cc 2L in Dec 05 and it has been towed back to the dealer 3 times, the most recent being yesterday (11 Sep 2008). The 3 faults on the display are "Catalytic converter fault, ESP/ASR Not Functioning/Anti Pollution Fault and the engine and ESP indicator symbols are lit on the dash. The warranty ends in 3 months and the dealer has given me assurances every time that it has been fixed, only to fail again 6 months or so later. This time they replaced the battery and expect me to beleive that it's going to be OK. Ha! Do a search on the internet, there are countless threads relating to this exact same problem. What will it take to prompt Peugeot into acknowledging there is a real problem? I paid $45,000 AUD for a new, reliable car and all I've had is problems. And I'm sick of Service Managers patronising me when I don't believe the spin they give me. It's a nice car when it runs, but it's too unreliable - so learn from my poor car choice!

Same problems, not problem, problems with a plural! Never will buy Peugeot ever again! 307 nightmare!

307 with 80k and lots of diffrent problems! 1st at 2000k the computer program failed and had to be replaced,2nd left rear wheel bearing seized at 10000k and my wife was told the car was unsafe to drive home. The the door hinge drivers side desided to not work any more. The it didn't want to give the cds back either so we got a new stero, and this weekend to top it off after a 80000k service a so called cam sensor went and the car didn't want to. Oh I forgot the you bute dual climate controls that didn't want to stop blowing hot air and took 12 hours to replace, sure glad we had warranty for that one. Yes we have had a great time when it works right and a terrible feeling in my stomach as to what happens to this car after warranty, not a cheap through away car are they. Well I hope the next owner doesn't read this cause I feel its best to stay away and maybe look at a VW maybe.

Sorry puggers but I don't like lemons.

Hi, my name is Imy from England. I have a 2.0 HDI 110 d turbo. It's had the same problems as all the other, such as ESP not functioning and antipollution fault, and trust me, I've spent over £600 to sort this at the dealers, but no change. The only way I've got rid of this problem is by removing the cat off the exhaust at a local garage, and it's been 11 months now since I've not had any problems.

My wife's 307 is having the same problem and I am having the same problem with my Citroen C5 - same family of engines I am afraid. We should all lobby the consumer associations because there are literally thousands of us suffering from the same problems.

Hi guys, I stumbled across this site after I googled ESP/ASR not working and ABS fault, and unblock fuel filter on my 02 307 110. Having read other posts elsewhere, the one thing we have in common seems to be that the 2 faults above are very common, and once you have them they are almost impossible to cure.

My Pug is in for an oil service today, and only 2 days after booking the service, the dreaded ESP/ASR not working and ABS fault popped up again. Both the rear sensors have been replaced within the last 18 months, the garage has some new diagnostic gear so I wait in anticipation.

Apart from that, I like the car, and when it's running well, it's great. My previous 4 cars have all been Pug diesels, the last being a 405 with 127K on the clock, and I never had a serious problem with any of them.

Hi everyone, I am from Singapore, don't be disheartened, the 307SW is a good car and so are the rest of the Peugeot models. Was having the same problems and many attempts to rectify failed until recently. Do not trust the readings or indicators and most mechanics will try to reset it, don't bother. The manufacturer probably isn't aware of the solution. Try changing the Ecu, that's the culprit. Good luck.

Hi guys, soz to get your hopes down but I have had the SAME problem, and my car has only done 2,500miles, what is wrong with these cars, we genuinly thought it was gunna be a good buy, but now we have lost all hope in this car as the catalyic converter sign has come on just like our old vectra did, but that wasnt a problem to fix, by the looks of it, its gunna be more than a handful to fix these 307.