2002 Peugeot 307 SW from South Africa - Comments

Anti Pollution faults appeared after every service, just to be cleared at the cars service interval. (45000km later Peugeot still could not resolve this issue.

I had the luxury to be stranded next the road with electrical problems.

My driver side airbags deployed on a gravel road with no side impact damage what so ever.

Although it is a wonderful car to drive the after sale service and reapearing problems on the electronics leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

I experienced similar problems: First I was left stranded next to the road after an electronics fault. After receiving it back from the dealership (it took a week), the spare key was not working and an anti-pollution fault registered.

Whilst trying to re-program the spare key, a second electronic fault occurred, according to the dealership it was linked to the first fault. The anti-pollution fault was still not rectified. The car was returned and the anti-pollution fault reset, just to return within 10 kilometers!

I took the car to a second dealership and they identified a third and fourth fault. The anti-pollution fault was reset, just to return the next day. I am now returning it for the third time to the second dealership. The only support that I received as yet from Peugeot SA was a 30% discount on one of the parts. It is now almost two months since the initial fault and the car is still not fixed. A courtesy was not made available during any one of the services and I had to endure extreme inconvenience. I do have serious concerns regarding the diagnostics and ability to rectify problems. During the process the staff at both dealerships were extremely friendly, but that is not all that is required by clients - I would love to have my car fixed - the first time!

Thanks for the opportunity, I think the 307 is a great car.

I have also experienced similar problems, but after purchasing a comprehensive workshop manual I have been able to rectify most of the niggly glitches. Just be aware of RATS, They can do a lot of damage to the wiring.

Everyone has problems with anti-pollution fault; how do you rectify it?

My 307 hdi has stopped running the engine management light came on when I reved to 2000 rpm then car ran like a old transit then cut out now won't start can anyone shed some light on the matter thank you for your time richard.

2002 307 sw 1.6 petrol

I had the anti-pollution problem the computer sed it was the coil tried that no differance so I removed the crank sensor it was dirty after clean it showed up 3 pin holes sealed them with damp start been running fine for 6 months try it you never know!

307 5 door 1.4 L petrol.

The car has been a pleasure to drive with its tight cornering, excellent steering, and superb ABS brakes. But it has also been extremely unreliable:

1. Damaged engine mount replaced at 30,000 kilometers

2. Damaged water pump replaced at 60,000 kilometers

3. Heavy oil leakage from head gasket at 60,000 kilometers

4. Intermittent horn failures never resolved

5. Antipollution fault codes never resolved

This is a good car to keep for 2-3 years; replace before it gets to the 60,000 kilometer limit, it will be very hard to maintain after that.