2001 Peugeot 307 XSi from UK and Ireland - Comments

Unable to open boot due to faulty lid switch. Dealer cleared fault on diagnostics, only for fault to return time and time again. Dealer finally replaced switch and handle.

Indicator switch failing to hold on at a right hand turn. The switch was replaced under warranty, but still has the same problem, dealer is looking into matter still.

Car was recalled for the ignition switch to get replaced.

Electric windows failed to close when alarm activated,dealer had to put onto diagnostics to clear, but fault still occurs frequently no faults can be determined I am told.

At 10500 miles catalyst and anti-pollution faults appeared on screen and K light was flashing, returned to dealer who put car onto diagnostics faults were recorded on engine ECU, these were cleared by dealer only to return less than 1000 miles later. Dealer checked out again this time no faults were recorded on ECU, they managed to clear the display and put out the K light again, only for the fault to return between the sevice bay and the collection point. Car is currently still running with faults as Peugeot UK are currently awaiting info from France.

The car is a joy to drive when there is no faults, but the faults tend to get you frustrated and angry, especially when you have spent a lot of money on what was supposed to be a reliable car, not a patch on my previous 306.

How can it be classed as European car of the year??? with as many faults as it has had.

I am an owner of a 307 Rapier, this car has been replace by my dealer once already at 3 months old, due to the may fault it had. My second 307 developed the same faults after 4 weeks here are just some of them.

1) Right hand indicator arm will not hold

2) windows operate by themselves

3) rear door lock jam unable to free

4) cold start problem ended up being sticking valves. The engine had to be stripped and ALL 16 VALVES REPLACED, I advise if your 307 has this cold start fault to return it back to your dealer ASAP.

5) Drives seat creeks all the time.

6) Rev counter and speedo flick when the system shuts down.

7) Odometer and trip do not run together vary by 3 thenths of a mile.

At the moment I am wating to see what Peogeout intend to do with my presant car, I have reqested a 3rd 307 but they seem reluctant to replace it at the moment?

On my 307 SW 90Hdi the trip readings are lower than the odometer reading by up to 20% - and it varies too:

I drove about 14 miles to another town and came back another 14 miles according to the trip meter.

According to the odometer, it was 17 miles to get there, but 14 miles to get back.

I do not have the Trip Computer option, just the normal electronic meters.

The car has been in to the dealer, they reset the computer as instructed by Peugeot, with no effect.

Since it was done, I have either driven 94 miles or 109 miles.

Still waiting for Peugeot/dealer to get back to me.

Had a problem with indicators as other people have, this is a common fault; whole steering column unit (includes stalks) was replaced. Had problem with bad fitting carpets, in both foot wells, this was rectified by putting more insulation material on floor pan.

Most recent fault I have had was today 27th October. While driving all dials displays went off and back on again, "Ice alert message was displayed", but fuel gage went right off the scale, when engine was switched off it continued to display fuel at 3/4 full even though the car was filed up the previous day and I had only done 13 miles. When engine was switched on again the dials go off the scale again, I think this may be rectified by a reset of the computer will have to wait and see car going to checked out this Thursday.

Also have a problem with a relay switch that keeps clicking when driving at low speed, for instance while stationary and under 1k rpm you blip the throttle you hear a click from the left hand side of car. This is only noticeable at low speeds (lack of road noise). This again been looked into this Thursday.

Last point this is a 2002 307 and it is pulling to the left already, I can understand an old car doing this, but not a car about 1 year and half old.

Will keep you posted.

PS heard from someone that there is a fault with leaking windscreens, but I have not had that problem yet.

My 307 is now 2months old and it has been back to the dealer twice. The first time was to have the computer reprogrammed as the engine was running badly and the source change button on the remote for the stereo broke off when I touched it (this was replaced, but still feels very flimsy). It is due to go again in 2 days for the alarm which will not arm and the engine is running badly again.

Peugeot confirm 307 odometer problem, but do not have a solution yet. They say there is a possibility the "ECU" holds the correct mileage, but the "BCU" & dash are both wrong. I reported this in July 03, and should have completely rejected the car then. Now I've driver 12000 miles, and just have to wait for them to get around to it.

Also, I now have musical brakes. Cleaned during the 12K service to no avail.

I bought my 307 XSi in March 2002 and it’s had most if the problems mentioned in the past comments. The main problem that keeps reoccurring is the ‘Anti-Pollution Fault’. That’s been checked by the dealer, but nothing found. At the moment it seems OK, but I’ll give it a few months. Another problem is one of the automatic side mirrors don’t always open on starting the car as they are supposed too. Finally, the driver side front window seems to have a mind of its own. Will attempt to close, but it will close then open. Will have to do this a number of times before succeeding in closing the window. The car is a nice car to drive, but for the money, you would expect more. I have owned bought a Peugeot for the past 8 years, but not anymore after this.

I bought my 307 in November 2002 when it was 12 months old. Since then it has had faulty ignition replaced, faulty indicator column replaced, carpets refitted, cylinder head gasket replaced which cost with MOT and service short of £700 December 2004 at my local Peugeot dealer (the car was and still is only 3years old).I have had the rear part of the exhaust replaced December 2004 and now finally the last straw it cut out while driving down the motorway. (Very scary!) I have been informed that this is a problem with engine mapping and as the car is out of warranty I will have another bill!This is on top of the natural wear and tear as the rear brake discs are badly corroded and the discs worn away. As it is only 2 months since its MOT and service (and repairs) I am asking myself why this car is so bad. I have only driven 1000 miles since its MOT etc and as the car has only done 30,000 miles I have finally admitted defeat and given up-- the car is for sale. I have had many cars VW, Honda, Ford even a metro in the past, all from new, but this is the first and last Peugeot I shall have. Pity really as the body style and driving is lovely when all is well, but I don't trust it any more. The garage have told me that the cutting out problem is not common with the 307 but I have heard otherwise. I would be interested to hear about others with this problem.

To the person who said the dials flick when the mileage light turns off, this is normal. I know people who have had 307's from new and it happens. This is just as the servo is timing out, it is nothing to worry about.

06 307xsi

I have had this car for about a year, with a shed load of faults. first was the ESP & rear demister lights comming on automatically, Hazard lights coming on automatically, Door lock failing leaving me unable to open the boot. drivers window sticking. Door seals failing. fuel consumption not as I was told it would be, The main problem is the poor sound from the engine on start up, kina like a bag of nails for about 5 seconds, lumpy starting.. need I go on. don't buy one I won't be getting another.

307 XSI 51 Reg.

Catalyst converter light comes on during cold weather, took it to Peugeot 3 times, paid £100 on first visit on the other two occasions they fixed for free despite trying to charge me. Problem still occurs however after the car warms up seems to recrtify itself. Peugeot have no reason?

Car squeaks when turning corners and creaks like floor boards in a rickety old house!

Whilst driving on the motorway electrics fail, radio, lights, speedometer all go off for 3 seconds then come back. engine still working.

Car says I have 60miles in tank then breaks down. AA tells me tank is empty.

Wing mirrors do not open out 30% of the time when I start the engine.

Despite this being a 2.0 car on the motorway driving up to 80mph car is hitting 5 revs.

After not driving the car for two days battery completely flat, AA tested no problems with battery but somewhere, (unidentified) the car is using power from the battery. Lots of checks carried out, unable to identify. AA advised to get rid a.s.a.p.