peugeot 207 road tests and consumer car reviews

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.

Peugeot 207 207CC 2007

Car bought in 2007 and has done 16000 miles. Two weeks ago the anti pollution light came on, engine very rough and stalling . Garage said ok to drive(!). Not driven ’til booked into garage. Top half of engine stripped down, fault not found, complete engine strip down revealed loose pistons!!! Peugeot technical dept have agreed to a new engine, now waiting for confirmation from Peugeot head office. So if your anti-pollution light comes on beware!! Anyone else had this problem?

Responses to this review

I think I may have a similar problem. My antipollution light came on. Engine also lost power, was unable to overtake and slowed regularly all way home. The garage cleared the car computer and told me it was OK to drive and no faults were found. I got car delivered back and drove less than a mile before car cut out and stopped dead in traffic whilst driving along. It is in the garage now and I have been told the car computer is dead?? I was asked to pay for part but reminded garage that car less than 3 years old. I am now waiting. The car has been serviced as instructed and is very good. This is all very sudden and am concerned I may have the same problem - Marianne North from England

Peugeot 207 GT 2008

In the last 14 years I have bought 5 small Peugeots and they just get better and better!! My last one was a 206 XSi which I though would be hard to beat but my 207 GT has just pipped it. I love all this extra technology that even more expensive cars don’t have. Apart from servicing and tyres, non of my Peugeot babies have been in the garage for any faults. I do an average 25K miles per annum so it’s not because I don’t drive them, nor do I believe I’m just lucky. I’ll keep buying mini Peugeots until I get a bad one. Can’t recommend them enough!!

Peugeot 207 2008

I have no worries with my car except lately the temperature gauge is always down apart from when I am standing in a signal or driving slowly before it indicates always near the 90C temp. Another issue, lately the indicator of depollution system failure and the engine indicator light up. If I stop the car for 10 minutes and restart the engine it disappears, is it a problem??

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My mum has a HDi Sport 90 207 and the light came on, it also disappeared by itself? We phoned our local Peugeot dealership, booked an appointment and it was sorted - Margaret from County Armagh

Peugeot 207 2008

I have owned this car for 1 year with no problems ’til now. It has been in my local garage three times for wheel bearing noise, twice for steering problems and twice for pulling away problems. I have been told thay sorted it, b****ocks did they. They have no respect and they are full of s**t . I will now be seeking legal advice, see how they like it . DONT BUY A PEUGEOT IN READING! I WONT BE AGAIN THEY SUCK!

Peugeot 207 2009

No, I have NOT bought a 207 and after reading all of the DREADFUL reviews I am SO glad that I have hung on to my nice simple, but reliable, purchased new, 1988 Peugeot 205 GRD Diesel! If and when I do move on to something new, it will NOT be a Peugeot 207.

Peugeot 207 1.4 HDi S 2007

Very disappointed with poor reliability of this car. I have had two previous Peugeot’s with absolutely no problems. Not this one sadly, problems aggravated by unacceptably poor service from dealership. Four separate visits to cure rainwater leak to front driver side footwell. Then three further visits to mend oil leak. During the most recent visit they managed to damage the airfilter housing, causing it to be seated incorrectly- the resulting vibrations caused the electrical loom to break, which resulted in the car breaking down whilst on holiday in France!!!! Towed to Peugeot dealership in Brighton who wouldn’t honour the warranty - they didn’t believe me when I told them a Peugeot dealer had done the last repair, such was the poor standard of workmanship! I’ll be getting rid of this car before the warranty expires, never to touch a Peugeot again!

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Hi, can you tell me how the problem with the rain water in the drivers footwell was resolved? I have the same issue and every time I take the car into the Peugeot garage they tell me there is no fault - Elise from Cardiff

Hi Glen, been having same issues with with a dealership and was wondering which dealership you were having these problems with??? Thanks in advance. My e-mail is philgrist1981@msn.com - Phil Grist from Clackmannanshire

Hi, I do not understand why everyone complains about Peugeot dealerships. I have bought several Peugeot of both of my local Peugeot dealers in Armagh and Portadown and I cannot fault them at all. They are exceptionally helpful and would go 2 any length 2 make sure the customer gets what they deserve. Also they have clean modern up to date showrooms (here in Northern Ireland anyway) and are not in your face looking a sale. I cannot complain about them and they are quite cheap to get a service done and you always get a courtesy car, Also they always washed and valeted my cars when they were in for a service. 5 Stars. My dealerships are Howard Abraham Peugeot, Portadown and Roadside Motors Peugeot, Armagh - Gary from County Armagh

Peugeot 207 2007

I got my 207 in March 07. Since then I’ve had problems with an anti-pollution system fault; the front seats have worked loose; I’ve needed new pads and discs plus a new exhaust system and 2 alternators. The hazzard lights come when I go over a bump.

Peugeot 207 1.6 diesel 2007

I purchased a NEW pug 207 1.6 diesel. Having had, between myself and wife, some 13 NEW cars in the last 15 yrs, this is undoubtably the WORST car we have ever owned. In the 1st year (under warranty) it needed the abs sytem sorting at a cost of £1,000 and it’s now in the garage as the n/s driver folding mirror has packed up working, the car has done 11,000 miles in 2 years, and upon inspection, the front discs on both sides are very heavily grooved. The dealer states they are OK, I DON’T AGREE, in my opinion it needs new discs and pads. It’s difficult to get into reverse gear most times - dealer states the car has no syncro on reverse gear, and it’s a well known fault, the warning light keeps coming on warning of pollution/ something or other. STEER clear of this model. It will definitely be going before it’s warranty runs out. FRENCH C**P AT IT’S BEST.

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Just picked up a 3.5 year old 207 from the dealer. Driving home I got ABS failure. It’s going into to be sorted tomorrow! Having read this lot, I’m tempted to get a refund on the damn thing! Nick from Norfolk

Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi 90 Sport 2008

I have had my 207 HDi Sport 90 for a year and two months now and I have to say it has been a credit to me. I do a lot of motorway miles and have covered over 20000 trouble free miles!!! I can honestly recommend this car to anybody who’s thinking of buying one. I am even getting 65mpg from a 1.6 Diesel and the £35 per year tax is a big bonus!! Peugeot have made a true star, a huge 5/5 from me.

Peugeot 207 HDI S 2007

I ’ve had my car for just over 4 wks, I have noticed that stereo switches from the cd to the radio as if I had selected it. Then today my son tried to open the passenger door and the handle came off in his hand!! My son is 8! I have contacted my dealer and booked it in to be looked at, but they are making noises, that it couldn’t possibly be a fault and that I will have to cover the cost. I find this terrible as the car is still under manufacter’s warranty and it’s clearly a fault. If anyone has any advice it would be most welcome.

Peugeot 207 2007

I have no problems with my 207 thp, a lovely car but what is the point of owing such a vehicle? As soon as anything goes wrong you are told you have to wait 28 days for delivery - If you can’t buy off the shelf. And this is from Peugeot, France. I think its a disgrace; so it might have to be a Focus ST.

Peugeot 207 2009

I bought my new car in March this year and all was well to start off. I noticed that the car is sluggish when pulling out from junctions, trying to overtake and climbing any slight incline. I have had the air conditioning sorted as I was advised that was causing the problem. What a joke that was. Even I know that had nothing to do with it!!! The car has been in garage twice for a Diagnostics check and they have found nothing. Has anyone had the same problem ?

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Same problems - car sluggish in 1st and 2nd gear. The gear changes are rough and the car can only achieve 85 mph; bluetooth does not work. I am not happy am taking it back to be looked at - will keep you posted - Ian Rougvie from Northamptonshire

I have exactly the same problem. On top end the car is brill, 100mph plus, no problem but if you have to slow down on a duel carriage way to overtake etc and you drop you speed down, then you put your foot down again to overtake, there is no return at all, it takes ages for the car to resume the speed it was doing. We have had it back once, and they said it was a fault with the onboard computer, they had it for a few hours and then I got it back. At first I thought it was cured and now the problem is still there, it’s going back again. I will let you know what happens - Jenny Ward from Durham

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...

Peugeot 207 2009

Just purchased a new 207. I am very pleased with the car so far except that occasionally the water temperature gauge dose not move at all until I have travelled at least 5 or 6 miles. Another time it will move to normal straight away even though the outside temperature is the same. Is there anyone out there who has noticed the same thing? It would be nice to hear from you.

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Yes, the same thing happens to my 207, sometimes the temp gauge will work OK, the next time I drive it it will stay on the bottom and not move at all - Simon Butterfield from Durham

I have just bought a 207 1.6hdi brand new in December 2009. I noticed the same problem with the temperature guage. I was told by the dealer that this was because it was below freezing. The gauge would stay very low on short trips but on runs would read normal.This I found was correct but I’m not happy with the situation. Did you get any further? Tony King from Cheshire

Peugeot 207 SE Premium 90 2007

Had the car now for 18 months and very pleased with it. No faults to date other than a slightly juddering clutch when in 1st and the car is not warmed up. I suspect a minor fluid leak onto the clutch plate but have yet to present the fault to the dealer as it doesn’t affect the car much. Interior is well designed and very well put together although it does need some reading lights in the back. The glass roof is superb and really makes the car feel spacious and light. I’ve got the 1.4 90BHP engine which I find is strangely well suited to motorway use but really struggles to move the car around town (and sounds like its in real pain over 4,000 rpm!). Oh, and the glove box is useless! Trouble with the 207 is its not really a Peugeot; it’s too well built (!) and the ride/handling are far too ordinary. However, I would certainly consider another as long as it had a bigger engine.

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:

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!!!!!

Peugeot 207 2007

I have had a problem with the car door opening too wide unless you hold the door as you get out it swings wide open an has got damaged at the hinge. I would not recommend the 1.4 as it is very sluggish to drive doesn’t pick speed up moving off unless the gas pedal is down to the floor in which case you will only be doing about 18 miles to the gallon.

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!

Peugeot 207 2007

Does your 207 have any roll back problems? My car rolls back when it is stationary. Is this common?

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?

Peugeot 207 2007

I bought a 1.4 207 sport almost 3 month ago it is my first car and is a great drive and also good on fuel. The stereo is great and the car looks great too. Recently, when I was out driving, a warning light came on saying de-pollution failure; the car has now become more sluggish and when I first start the engine it is bumpy until the engine heats up, could anybody tell me what is the cause of this and roughly how much it is to repair?

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.

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!

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.

Peugeot 207 207S 1.4 2008

The car is great except for the performance. The car will not go up hills very well. If you are pulling off up even the slightest gradient, it goes fine in first gear but then slows down completely in second. It is very dangerous!! as I have already discovered. We may have to get rid of the car which is only 2 months old, what a waste of money. The performance is comparable to a old 1.1 Fiesta.

Peugeot 207 GT 150 2008

Car is great this is my second GT, I got the 1st GT on the road in the UK, glad to say was a mint ride, hence my second purchase a year later for the same thing *****

Peugeot 207 2007

I am inquiring if anyone has had problems with the driver’s door opening too far and that has damaged part of the car? (3 door)

Peugeot 207 1.6 VTi 120 Sport 2007

I purchased my new 207 in October with an additional body kit which I had seen in the showroom. I had no problems until 4 weeks ago when the car broke down on the motorway with an indication of low oil pressure. The oil was fine and I was towed to the dealers that I had purchased it from. One month later I still don’t have the car and they are replacing the engine after many promises to have it fixed earlier. The excuses have been varied. I am disappointed with the service given and yet to have my car back.

Peugeot 207 Sport 2007

The turbo whistles like a police car when cold, normal I am told, and the boot lid has to be primed to open and close properly, normal I am told but the cuts and bruises on my head dont think so. Dealer is useless no enthusiasm, unless I pay!! Wanted a Clio but they stopped doing the colour I wanted, should have chosen another a colour. Had Clio for 4 years no problems whatsoever.

Peugeot 207 Sport 2007

After purchasing a fine looking Peugeot 207 Sport from our local Peugeot dealer just a few weeks ago, I’m sad to say that with only 200 miles and 2 weeks motoring the car is back with the dealer & off the road. The fault appears as a pollution system error showing up via the cars management system which took the dealer 5 working days to admit they didn’t know what was going on & ended up down loading the data to Peugeot direct for their review- why not that do on the 1st day I wonder. The manufacturer’s response and the dealer’s constant excuses why the fault cannot be sorted are very unimpressive- so far. May be we should have stuck with a Clio!

Peugeot 207 1.4 Sport 2007

I have had this car for 1 year now. The first fault that occurred was that the speedometer just stopped working and dropped to 0 as did the rev counter when I was doing around 70mph on a duel carriageway. This was down to the EMU which needed to be replaced. After much quarrelling with the dealership I had bought the car from just 3 weeks previously I manage to get a courtesy car for free rather than paying around £11 a day for it. This was a good thing because it took 5 weeks to fix it rather than the estimated 5 days. Then the seatbelt warning light would come on intermittently with a warning saying that there was an airbag/seat belt pretension system failure. 3 trips back to the dealership and (fingers crossed) the problem seems to be solved. Finding fuel economy quite poor although that could be due to my driving! Having said all that, I still love the car and am planning to get the 1.6HDi within the next 6 months.

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.

Peugeot 207 1.4 M Play

Picked up the car 2 weeks ago, and for the price it is a bargain. 1.4 engine pickes up well, great on fuel and also looks the part. Stereo system is great also and more importantly, feels safe to drive and easily fits 3 kids in the back.

Peugeot 207 1.6T 150 GT 3 dr

I’ve only had my 207 for 2 months but I am more than happy with it’s performance. It’s a really smooth drive and very responsive. Looks really good too. Really pleased.