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10 February 2012
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2006 Peugeot 207 reviews
Peugeot 207 reviews by year of make: 2003 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 207 Read all reviews
Donald Coetzer, South Africa
Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi 2006
This is the first time ever that I have had to revert to info on a web site due to frustration and pure desperation. My Peugeot is the worst car I have ever owned in my entire life. From new I had a clutch screaming on loaded pull aways. I was told that it would go away. It’s still screaming like a cat after 188,000 unreliable KM’s. On 8000km the bi-climatic air conditioner stopped working. I spent a fortune taking it from one dealer to another as I lost my warranty because I went 1,800 km over the service, due to me not being able to get a booking within 2 weeks at an dealer/agent. I rep and do up to 1500 km on one trip along the West Coast in 2 days. Disgusting! The Fuel pollution indicator caused cutting out and had me replacing the diesel filter once a month to avoid continuing frustration. The cooling fan stopped working at 26’000 KM. This was replaced at the agents at a high cost. This original fan assembly seized at 37,000 Km. I replaced it with a used fan motor of BMW 320i at almost no cost, excluding mounting mod which was 3x flat washers to get the fan spaced back to miss sticking in the radiator. The car has now done another 155,00km on a perfectly working used fan motor from a scrapped BMW that had who knows what KM on it. The ignition failed at 180,000km, which was replaced at a big cost included reprogramming. All I now have to say is shame to all those positive stories about the nice 207!! This will be my last Peugeot ever! I have owned 4 BMW’s previously, with no problems. I really loved the beauty of the Peugeot and the wonderful drive and handling, but this has been my worst nightmare.
Submitted: 08/01/2012 14:37:48
Darshan Bahbra, Surrey
Peugeot 207 2006
Unfortunately, this site does not allow users to rate a vehice with zero stars, which is a shame as it appears that many buyers would have done so, including me. My 207 has spent more time with mechanics in the last few years than I care to remember. In the last two months alone it has had a new ECU fitted and I had to return to the garage because the central locking system wasn’t working and caused a nightmare when all of the rear lights failed whilst I was driving at night on the motorway. Yesterday, after taking it in yet again as the power steering was very sluggish at low speed. The mechanics at the dealer told me that the powersteering rack needed to be replaced at a cost of 2 grand and the head gasket was leaking oil and needed to be replaced at a cost of a further thousand pounds. The car is five years old and I think I have spent more in repairs in those five years than I did on buying the stupid thing. Having previously owned three peugeot 206CCs, I am disgusted by the performance of this vehicle and I have to say that, not only would I never consider buying another Peugeot, I have advised all of my friends and family to steer clear of them too! Not only that, I have taken the car to a small, independent garage who have quoted me 650 pounds for the work which the dealer claimed could not be done for less than £3000!
Submitted: 27/12/2011 10:03:06
D J, Dorset
Peugeot 207 1.4 2006
Just had the dreaded abs ecu problem which affects power steering, speedometer, abs brakes, traction control and also puts depollution message up. Dealer says £560 to replace ecu, the car has done 27K miles in 4.5 years and is 56 reg. Evidently this is a very common fault. This is disgraceful and I will be getting rid of the car as soon as possible. We had a 206 before which was fine, the 207 is too complex and quality is not good enough, anyone who has had had a relaible on is either very lucky or living on borrowed time.
Submitted: 11/05/2011 15:58:42
Judith McKinney, County Down
Peugeot 207 1600cc HDi TD 110bhp SPORT 3dr 2006
Personally I can’t fault the car at all! It’s been a loyal work horse, has covered 120k in just over 4 Years and hasn’t given me one bit of trouble. Build quality is superb, the engine goes like it only has 20k and not 120k on it, the seats are lovely and comfortable too. Overall, I’d buy another 207! And, I have recommended them to people before and they have bought one and to this day are still very pleased with it.
Submitted: 29/01/2011 20:47:28
Louise Smith, Staffordshire
Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi 110 GT 3DR 2006
A fantastic little car! Over 90,000 trouble free miles. On the road the engine is really responsive and I often get 60mpg from it on the motorways. Its extremely comfortable with the big sporty leather seats, also the sports suspension makes for some fun driving on the B roads.. I would recommend this car to anybody thinking of buying it because its a cracking wee car. Extremely reliable, comfy, nippy and cheap to run!
Submitted: 05/11/2010 20:58:31
Tom Carley, Ireland
Peugeot 207 2006
Bought my 207 and am not very happy with it. It is sluggish and not responsive. Also the cooler fan has started recently to come on after minimum driving and takes about ten minutes to stop. I have brought it to several mechanics one of whom rang Peugeot because he himself thought it was wrong only to be told that it was normal and not to be worried about. I asked the Peugeot dealer would he guarantee it would not burn out my fan and he said no. Several people have commented on this "condition" of my fan. It adds an annoying vibration to the steering wheel when running, which at this stage seems to be most of the time. Also I find a lot of Blind spots on the vehicle and road holding seems not to be that great. This is not a high speeds either but on any heavy corner. Being average built just under 6 ft I also band my head from time to time off the handle at roof height by the drivers door. Who is going to need a handle there unless you want to limbo dance into the car. Bad fuel consumption also adds to my list of dislikes. Not too easy to get into reverse gear and a glove box which won’t hold more than gloves.
Submitted: 04/09/2010 21:47:14
Steve Boyes, England
Peugeot 207 2006
Where do I start?.. Currently having issues with the antipollution alert and need to resolve this, I’m investigating. Always seem to have a light out either headlight taillight or other and am now carrying a full set of bulbs a first in 30 years of driving. Door trim hanging off, front trim under bumper always coming loose, and needs relocating. After owning a 206 for 4 years which turned out to be a superb car, the 207 is a huge disappointment!!!!!
Submitted: 28/08/2010 21:49:04
Simon Jones, Bridgend
Peugeot 207 1.4 sport 2006
To be honest my mark2 Renault clio was better. I bought the car on finance where I was promised that the tax would be cheaper than my megane. It was not!! I told the person that the brakes were grinding and he fobbed me off with the fact the car had been on the forecourt for a month. Rubbish!! I had it checked out by a friend of mine who is a mechanic and he told me that whoever fitted the brakes did NOT use any copper grease so they have worn down like no tomorrow. Now that I’ve just hit 36000 miles it’s now missing and backfiring and it’s tapping even though there’s oil in the engine. A truly terrible car. I do not know what I was thinking when I bought it but I wish I hadn’t now!!
Submitted: 21/08/2010 21:38:27
Howard Uttley, Yorkshire
Peugeot 207 Sport 2006
I have just bought this lovely looking car but haven’t been able to use it properly yet as the speedo wont work, and abs and dpower steering warning lights keep coming on... and depollution lights. I’m waiting for a new computer or acu unit (coming from France). Peugeot say costs will be £1000. It has only done 22,000 miles - very disappointing.
Submitted: 30/07/2010 11:04:44
Sean Trainor, County Fermanagh
Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi 110 Sport 2006
I adored my 207.. Personally I think people are really just nit picking when they are bitching about their 207... I recently traded my July 06 207 1.6 HDI 110 Sport in for a new Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI 90 Moda.. The 207 had 105,000 miles on it and it NEVER once gave me any trouble. It was cheap to run, tax, insure and was very nippy... Also it was extremely comfortable. I want my 207 back because this new Polo isn’t near as good as the Peugeot.. The seats are rock solid, the engine is dead in comparisson to the 207, the dash is typically as bland as they come, my Moda model doesnt even have spotlights, the engine is as clattery when revved hard (It puts me in mind of the 1995 405 1.9 SRDT I used to own many years ago), the interior materials are bland, the rear leg room is almost non existant!
Submitted: 04/07/2010 21:12:54
Paul Broome, Lancashire
Peugeot 207 2door 2006
Bought this pile of junk new, numerous faults eventually cured by a dealer who couldn’t really care less. Comfortable but deadly slow and sluggish, just too heavy for a 1.4 engine. Steering was rubbish very hard to keep in a straight line. The dealer said no fault found. Eventually traded it in after 18 months for a Kia Rio, which is a much better car, at least it hasn’t broken down or had anything drop off.
Submitted: 06/02/2010 20:21:25
Kevin, County Londonderry
Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi GT 110 FAP 2006
Personally, I would recommend the 207 to anybody. Yes the Hondas and Toyotas are probably far more reliable but they are also as dreary and as boring as hell to look at, drive and sit in. My 207 will be 4 years old this July and I have had next to no problems, Yes there are little niggles that would drive you mad like the glove box is microscopic and sat nav systme remembers routes from months ago. Also the drop link arms have been replaced a few times due to the 8 ramps upto my housing estate. But this isnt enough to stop me thinking about buying the lastest model. Lastly the engine is as sweet as a nut even though i have covered over 120,000 Miles and all I have had to do is service it at its correct intervals and that’s it, perfect.
Submitted: 16/01/2010 23:17:37
Roger Adam, Aberdeenshire
Peugeot 207 2006
Absolute SH1tE !! 13 warranty returns, depollution fault! 1 full day to rewind brake calliper! 3 years old!!! Off the road over 8 months! STEER WELL CLEAR!!! Tyre sensors fail after 5 mins etc etc...
Submitted: 14/07/2009 09:18:30
Liz Myhill , Buckinghamshire
Peugeot 207 1.4 207s. 2006
I love my car... We bought it brand new a few weeks after the launch and I’ve never looked back. Yes, we have had a few minor problems with it (such as the anti-pollution fault, which was sorted out by Platts in High Wycome, by replacing the sensor), but all in all, its a great car. Someone else said it is sluggish, which is true, but if you have only bought a 1.4 what did you expect?!?!? It has a smooth drive, and I always feel very safe while I am driving. There is plenty of space (I have a 1 year old son, so I have plenty to haul around) and enough room in the back for 2 adults. I’m already looking forward to getting my new 207 in Septemeber... Variant: Year Of Make:
Submitted: 07/04/2009 10:36:32
Joanne, Nottinghamshire
Peugeot 207 GT 2006
I have owned my 207 GT for 8 months now and it has been in the garage every single month in the last 8 months. Currently in the garage now for 2 weeks with the same re-occurring fault. Just seeking legal advice to get the car replaced!!!!!
Submitted: 13/02/2009 11:45:49
Robert Fletcher, Essex
Peugeot 207 gt 2006
My car hasn’t worked for 8 months now - been in Toomeys Southend - constant antipollution faults with many other issues. The bus is faster and more exciting! Never buy a Peugeot!
Submitted: 10/02/2009 09:30:41
John Owen, Cheshire
Peugeot 207 1.4s 2006
Owned this car for 18mths now - quite pleased with the equipment level and the interior space - not so with the bordering on dangerous gutless engine. Up-hills and pulling out at junctions are not to be taken with a pinch of salt. Just had the 20k service done at the main dealer which was cheaper than taking it to a normal garage’ then came the new brake pads £115, and the cv boot at £200 which I thought would be covered under the warranty but no, as 20000 miles seems a bit low for it to need replacing so got in touch with customer services who aren’t interested putting it down to ’wear and tear’, anybody else had the cv boot problem?
Submitted: 05/11/2008 16:02:46
Vickie, Cardiff
Peugeot 207 1.6 Sport 2006
My car’s rev start shooting up and the car slows down if I try and go up hills. The dealer want to take out the gear box and examine the clutch. They say I will be liable and not the warranty if it turn out to be wear and and tear. However I have only driven 12,000 and never had any clutch problems with previous cars.
Submitted: 03/09/2008 12:59:15
John Firth, Powys
Peugeot 207 1.4 S 90HP 2006
Performance-wise up to the standard of my previous 206s if not slightly better but generally a poorly designed car from a visibility point of view. The front roof pillars can hide a car especially when you are waiting to turn right etc. The dashboard trim is an aluminium frame which reflects badly on the windscreen when driving into the sun as does anything else on the dashboard. The windscreen is too raked, this is what is the cause of the problem, similarly the demisters don’t clear the screen because of this. Below the bumper is a plastic trim which hangs too low, and comes adrift every time I try to drive up a reasonable inclined slope, particularly at the Peugeot dealer I have it serviced at!
Submitted: 26/08/2008 10:31:00
Tassos Greece, County Down
Peugeot 207 1.4 Petrol 2006
During hot days when ambient temperature exceeds approx. 23 C and car is parked outdoor in a way that sun heats passenger cabin the following happens: When the driver starts the engine a message pops up on the display : "Airbags(s) or pretensioner seat belt(s) faulty", at the same time the airbag symbol comes on. The indications above remain on until the cabin temperature falls so the next time the engine is started (and cabin temperature is low) no fault occurs. This fault is independent of the state of passenger airbag (on/off) by the key switch. They changed the multi-message LCD head up display but no luck, the problem persists when hot.
Submitted: 21/07/2008 09:16:35
Lesley Roberts, Northamptonshire
Peugeot 207 2006
The car is lovely and picks up speed well however there seems to be a fault with the lights - its far to easy to turn them off by accident when switching between dipped headlights and full beam, I found myself going 50mph on a dark country road at night with no lights on and so having to do an emergency stop, it has happened to me twice in 2 weeks and also twice to my husband, its very dangerous, I don�t recommend it to anyone.
Submitted: 02/01/2008 16:37:51
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