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The gears kick in quite rough. A very rough ride is experienced when gearing up and gearing down. I took the car into the dealer in Port of Spain and on three occasions they were not able to find any problems. Today March 23, 2004 I took the car in for the same problem and they found no problem, the car is still driving rough and the gear change is rough and uncomfortable.
The car has a comfortable interior and the customer service prior to purchase is excellent. The post sales service is poor and a rough ride for a car that is worth approx $140,000.00 (TT) dollars is unacceptable. Peugeot needs to identify the problem and fix it or replace the car. The vehicle was only purchased in July 2003. It is too early for problems like this.
I agree. Had my car since September 03 problem with the mileage. Swarf was found in the filters, despite having the fuel system replaced I am still not happy with the way the engine runs. I have complained about the suspension being very hard.
I agree with all the previous comments about this car. The most appropriate word for my experience is DISAPPOINTMENT. Something is certainly wrong with the transmission. I have done only 53,000.00 miles and the gears are slipping. There is very, very often a signal on the dashboard that there is "an automatic gear fault". Sometimes, there is absolutely no pick up' on the car: The car drags. In addition, occasionally there is a sudden spurt or acceleration in the 'stop mode' when you are in of all places: a traffic jam!!! This is so bad that I have to stop at least three cars behind the car in front of me if I am not to run into the back of the car.
Unfortunately, the service in Trinidad is extremely bad. I am of the opinion that not enough is known about these technologically advanced cars. Instead of owning up to their 'ignorance' there seems to be an attitude of nonchalance.
THERE MUST BE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THE BAD AFTER-SALE SERVICE.
Is it possible that the Peugeot company can train some of our technicians to deal with this urgent matter? HELP!!!
I own the Peugeot 307SW 2006 model. I bought it in Nov 2005. The car has nice features and is also a good looking car. Problems :- YES!
1. Low oil level after 2 months. Same happened after 3 month. The dealer tried to give me an explanation, but at the end it sounded like my fault for topping up THEIR oil level with the manual's recommendations.
2. 7 Months on, and 7km - Overheating problem. A sensor failed on the radiator! And caused the car to overheat. Damage to the engine?
Still waiting for the dealer to give me back my money.. I deemed this car unreliable... I have a wife and child to think about...!
I agree with these comments. The dealership service is extremely poor and they are unable to perform routine services unless you make appointments months in advance.
My 2003 307 SW with 30000km, suffers from numerous problems including:
Faulty low oil readings
Loose interior trim
Loose door handles
Automatic transmission fault
Horn malfunctions
Side mirror does not open at times
Faulty CD player (too expensive to replace)
Power window lock faulty
Poor suspension/rough ride
Location: Mexico
Car: Peugeot 306 Break model 2001 & Peugeot 307 - 2003.
Both cars with transmission problems, Service here is as bad as it can get, they don't have the less idea to correct this problems. I would never buy a Peugeot again.
I will be trying Subaru.
I have a 307 - 2003 model and running into the same problems with the transmission! I am constantly having to restart my car due to automatic gear fault! I have taken this issue to the dealer and it looks like I need to have the transmission replace.
Very disappointed with this car and now looking at buying another make.
- ex pug lover.
Can some one please write me and tell me if they had the same problem with the reg on fault comming up.. my car keeps bucking in to what seems like a safe mode and is very lazy to pull off. the car did not want to start and made me buy a new battery.. can some one contact me at my email... slurpupmango@hotmail.com.
I have had mine since 2004 I bought it a good second hand with 53000 miles on and has been having a problem of having to constantly restart it because it states there is a automatic gear fault and it starts dragging so I sold it and the person who bought it has been havin problems with it as well...
2008 November 28- I bought a 2003 - SW 307 second hand and started having the "automatic gear fault" reading coming up- took back to dealer on 2 occasions July and September and they changed all kinds of things - seals, solenoids, mounts. Worked for about 1.5 months since last visit and "automatic gear fault" is back again - car bucks and undergoes very rough gear change as reading comes up. So I am going to have to take the car back and this would make it 3 times in 5 months for the same problem. Not to mention the cost of the parts which are modular so if a little section goes bad for eg a switch the whole thing has to be replaced! This is not a car for the faint of pocket... Very sad about my peugeot- this will be my first and last.
Need some help, in fixing a transmission problem when I shift in drive. I hear a noise like something is loose in the transmission, but the thing is that in reverse it's totally fine, no noise at all... need some help with this problem email me at richiekhan101@hotmail.com... thankful for the help...
I simply cannot believe what I read here as I bought my manual Peugeot 307 SW 2.0l 2003 model in 2006 at 64,000km on the clock (now 120,000) from an emigrating chap... and had nothing but pure joy from it!
Even better than my previous BMW 325i, it offers 9.3liters per 100km at my average cruising speed of 140km/h with a load while towing a 5ft trailer on South Africa's open and long roads in comfort, fit for a king, with each and every component working as it should, simply loving the climate control!
Had it in for a major service at 96,000km for cam belt change, costing me US$750, which is low compared to other models in the same class, locally.
My next car is definitely another Pug!
I have had my 307 for over 12 months. The car is not too bad and is holding its resale value. In saying that I am looking at getting rid of it because of faults I have had. In the last 3 months I have had the Auto Gears failure and now drive in manual mode to try and solve the problem - Still errors. 1 month ago the 307 decided it didn't want to start anymore. The battery was fine it ended up being a $40 part (electrical) to replace after $500 of time to find it. Was without the car for over a week.
1- Hazard warning switch
2- Front LH door jams when trying to open from the inside.
3- Indicating to go right, and as I'm making RH turn the LH indicator comes on
4- Car goes into safe mode for no reason?
5- Pressing the horn on RH side won't work
6- Intermittent fuel problems. Tank, fuel line, fuel pump, fuel housing, fuel filter all replaced within 18 months from new.
7- Rear brake bulbs need regular replacing.
Have a 2003 307sw 2.0 hdi from new, very disappointed with car. Workshop manager refused to recognize constant problems with car. I told him to check the Internet.
My name is Matheos Georgatzis.
I have a Peugeot 307 model 2004! I like this car and its future! In the market there is no other car at this price with this condition of driving feeling!
But the automatic gear box is one of the things that seems to have many problems! I reach 30.000km and the gear box totally gave up! It was a hot summer in Greece after driving for a 600km! The gear seem not to work well, the last 2000km! it change the gear very gruffly! I was lucky because I was in the last month of the guarantee! They changed the gear box! But now the second and after 30.000………… automatic gear fault! I took it to Peugeot and they change only the oil, the gear worked fine until it reaches again 30000 km, then the same problem again! Now I change the oil alone, it work good only for 1000 km! Then I change the oil again and it works for another 1000km! This can no longer go on! The specific oil from Peugeot cost 25 EURO 2 liters! I will bring it to Peugeot again!
My advice is don't buy an automatic gear car from Peugeot, at least no 4automatic gear! I heard the 6 gear automatic is super!
I am from South Africa and also driving a Peugeot 307. I constantly get the "automatic gear fault' which makes the car very poor on performance and the pull away is slllowwww!
I will never buy a peugeot ever again. I'd rather go for Toyota, should've bought that instead!!!