In-depth reviews

Peugeot 2008 SUV - Reliability & safety

It's early days but safety and reliability shouldn't be a headache

Carbuyer Rating

4.1 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.0 out of 5

Read owner reviews
Reliability & safety Rating

4.0 out of 5

Peugeot has produced a string of very safe cars recently, and we expect the 2008 to be no different. It certainly comes packed with lots of safety equipment. Reliability isn’t an area for criticism and Peugeot has impressed customers in recent surveys, coming far ahead of fellow French brands Citroen and Renault in our latest owner questionnaire.

Peugeot 2008 reliability

In our latest Driver Power owner satisfaction survey, the Peugeot 2008 put in a stellar performance. As well as being rated 17th out of 75 cars overall, it achieved good scores for reliability and build quality, exterior styling and for its engine and gearbox. The brand itself was ranked fourth out of 29 mainstream manufacturers for customer satisfaction. A reasonable 19% of Peugeot owners told us their cars had suffered a fault within the first year of ownership.

Safety

Peugeot clearly knows how to build a safe car, but the Euro NCAP tests have continued to get tougher, and when tested in 2019 the entry-level Peugeot 2008 only scored four out of five stars, placing it behind some rivals. With more safety equipment fitted, this was increased to five stars in the same test.

The four-star rating doesn’t make the entry-level 2008 unsafe. Every model has automatic emergency braking (AEB) but it comes with pedestrian detection on the entry-level Active Premium model, with Allure models upwards getting nighttime functionality, and cyclist and pedestrian detection. Higher trim models pile on the safety kit with features such as adaptive cruise control, lane positioning assist, traffic sign recognition, and blind spot monitoring.

Which Is Best?

Cheapest

  • Name
    1.2 PureTech Active 5dr
  • Gearbox type
    Manual
  • Price
    £19,645

Most Economical

  • Name
    1.2 PureTech Active 5dr
  • Gearbox type
    Manual
  • Price
    £19,645

Fastest

  • Name
    1.2 PureTech 155 GT Premium 5dr EAT8
  • Gearbox type
    Semi-auto
  • Price
    £30,600

Richard is a former editor of Carbuyer, as well as sister site DrivingElectric.com, and he's now Deputy Editor at Auto Express. Having spent a decade working in the automotive industry, he understands exactly what makes new car buyers tick.

Recommended

New Peugeot 2008 and e-2008 facelift: pricing and First Edition details
New Peugeot 2008
News
7 Jun 2023

New Peugeot 2008 and e-2008 facelift: pricing and First Edition details

Peugeot 2008 SUV review
Peugeot 2008 GT-Line
In-depth reviews
28 Apr 2023

Peugeot 2008 SUV review

Most Popular

New 2024 Porsche Panamera – new looks, interior, and Turbo E-Hybrid model
2024 Porsche Panamera front-quarter static view
News
24 Nov 2023

New 2024 Porsche Panamera – new looks, interior, and Turbo E-Hybrid model

Best new car deals 2023: this week’s top car offers
Carbuyer best new car deals hero
Deals
24 Nov 2023

Best new car deals 2023: this week’s top car offers

Toyota Yaris Cross updated for 2024 – new tech, trim and hybrid option
Toyota Yaris Cross static front-quarter view
News
22 Nov 2023

Toyota Yaris Cross updated for 2024 – new tech, trim and hybrid option

Tips & advice

View All
Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide
Car dashboard symbols and meanings
Tips and advice
20 Apr 2023

Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide

Electric car charging stations: a complete guide
Public EV charge point
Tips and advice
11 Jan 2023

Electric car charging stations: a complete guide

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?
PCP vs HP
Tips and advice
17 May 2022

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?

Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Tips and advice
12 Apr 2023

Average speed cameras: how do they work?

Best cars

View All
Top 10 best car interiors 2022
Peugeot 208 hatchback
Best cars
25 Jun 2021

Top 10 best car interiors 2022

Top 10 best electric cars 2023
The best electric cars 2023
Best cars
15 Nov 2023

Top 10 best electric cars 2023

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2023
The best cheap-to-run cars 2023
Best cars
17 May 2023

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2023

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2023
Fastest hot hatchbacks hero
Best cars
18 Aug 2023

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2023