Peugeot 308 (2014–2022) Reliability
The Peugeot 308 (2014–2022) scores 70/100 on our composite reliability index — good territory — drawn from ADAC, DVSA, TÜV data. The most-flagged failure mode is infotainment touchscreen freeze / climate control loss, typically surfacing between 60,000 and 150,000 km. Workshop repair runs €400–€1,500. Catalogue listings span €8,900–€22,500.
Reliability by Source
Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.
UK MOT Reliability Detail
Based on 131,373 MOT tests in the UK during the 2023reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.
Most Common MOT Failure Categories
Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2023period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.
Known Issues
Specific failure modes documented across European workshops, owner forums, and TSBs. Costs in EUR (and USD reference) reflect typical retail European labor + parts ranges — specialist shops at the low end, dealer pricing at the high end.
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