Peugeot 207 Common Problems and Solutions
Power Loss (1.6-ltr Diesels Only)
Problem:
You are experiencing power loss, sometimes accompanied by a whistling sound and oil leaks.
Solution:
There is very likely going to be a crack in your suction pipe. Browse our list of suction pipes that are suitable for the diesel 207 and replace the broken one.
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Jittery Driving
Problem:
The 207 judders and jitters when you’re driving.
Solution:
There are three possible reasons for this problem. It could be the engine control parameters, a defective gearbox, or an issue with the engine mounts. Start by doing a diagnostics check. If that reveals no issues, then you’ll need to inspect the gearbox. If this is faulty, you will need to buy a replacement gearbox from our 207 parts list and replace it. If your gearbox looks fine, then the problem will be the engine mounts. You can buy them very easily, and replacing the defective ones is a lot easier than you think.
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Water in Front Legroom
Problem:
There is water in the front legroom, and you can sometimes hear water rushing when you accelerate or brake.
Solution:
This is caused by blocked water outlet pipes in aircon chambers. You’ll have to remove the left chamber outlet pipe and the right outlet pipe. Trim the end and reinstall. You won’t need to buy any parts for this.
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Loose Fixing on Front Seatbelt
Problem:
The fixing is loose on your front seat belt.
Solution:
This was a recall issue for the 207, caused by the incorrect specification being used for the fixing. In most cases, this will be corrected by a Peugeot dealer for free. If that’s not an option, then you may need to replace the entire fixing unit, which you can find on our parts list.
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Bumpy Ride
Problem:
The car is excessively bumpy when driving.
Solution:
This is a down to a suspension damper failure, and you’re going to have to replace them. This issue will only tend to affect a car with a lot of mileage on the clock, but you can easily find a new set of dampers on our pages and replace the existing ones.
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Turbo Failure
Problem:
The turbo function doesn’t kick in when applied.
Solution:
This is very common in the earlier models of the 207 and wasn’t rectified by Peugeot until 2006. It mostly affects 1.6-litre models, and it’s down to oil starvation. You’ll find that the oil supply pipes have become clogged by carbon deposits, and that means a time-consuming replacement task. You’ll need to replace your oil pump, the pick-up pipes, and the turbo itself. You can now buy these at a low cost from us, and installing them will usually take around thirty minutes.
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Electrics problems
Problem:
The 207 is known for having a lot of electrical problems. Pay particular attention to the ABS and power steering warning lights, which commonly come on the dashboard on these cars. If you are finding the power steering a bit heavy or the ABS not working, and even an issue with the speedo, you have a problem with the ECU.
Solution:
It is known for the ECU to fail. Fitting a replacement ECU would be your best solution. Search our part finder's page for a replacement ECU.
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Glove box lid failure
Problem:
If you have noticed that the glove box lid is not locking, or un-locking sometimes, then there is an issue with the lock on the glove box.
Solution:
You will need to fit a replacement glove box lock, to resolve the issue.
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Windscreen washer failure
Problem:
You may have noticed that the windscreen washers are not working at all, this is a common fault on the Peugeot 207. The problem is caused by a faulty 5 amp fuse. This fuse is responsible for protecting the washer motor in cold conditions.
Solution:
You will need to replace the 5 amp fuse, to sort this problem out.
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Alternator problems
Problem:
It is known on the 207 to have problems with the alternator, particularly on earlier versions. If you are finding that the electronic devices are running out and the engine is even cutting out, your alternator is failing.
Solution:
You will need to fit a replacement alternator, to resolve the problem. Watch the video below, for an idea on how to change the alternator:
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Windscreen loose
Problem:
If you have noticed that the windscreen on your 207 is a bit loose, then there is a problem. This is a common issue on these cars. Early 3-door versions had issues with the windscreen clips.
Solution:
If you press on the windscreen and notice it is fairly loose, then you have some faulty windscreen clips. You will need to replace these clips, to resolve the issue.
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