Peugeot e-2008 Mk1

The most significant known issue across all Stellantis eCMP electric vehicles. The Mahle-manufactured 11 kW three-phase onboard charger can fail completely, leaving the car unable to AC charge — only DC fast charging works until repaired. Failing units typically lose the ability to charge on all three phases first, dropping from 11 kW to 7-8 kW before failing entirely. Some cases also damaged the home wallbox. The OBC replacement costs approximately €2,200-3,800 at a dealer, and the unit must be dealer-coded to the vehicle (salvage parts cannot be used). ACtronics now offers remanufactured units as a cheaper alternative. Stellantis extended OBC warranty to 4 years from April 2021. Cars built 2020-2022 with the original Mahle unit are most at risk. Post-2023 production generally uses the improved VMAX unit from a Chinese manufacturer, which charges consistently at 10.3-10.4 kW and has proven much more reliable.

The e-2008 draws parasitic current even when off, and the Peugeot smartphone app polling the car can accelerate the drain. Some owners report the 12V battery dying within 3-5 days of inactivity. The car becomes completely unresponsive — no lights, no unlocking, no starting — despite the main 50 kWh battery being fully charged. A low 12V battery also triggers cascading false warnings including proximity key failure, ABS faults, and traction system errors. The 12V AGM battery costs €150-250 for the part plus €50-100 for dealer fitting and coding. A software update helped reduce parasitic drain on some cars. Expect to replace the 12V battery every 3-4 years. Using a trickle charger or keeping the car driven regularly prevents the issue.

A catch-all warning that can be triggered by multiple root causes. In many cases, a faulty or weak 12V battery is the underlying cause — replacing it resolves the error. Other triggers include faulty wheel speed sensors (€200-300 to replace), AC compressor stator wiring faults, or BSI software bugs. Some owners report the car shuddering to a halt and locking into Park. A temporary fix is to leave the car for 15 minutes before restarting. The AC compressor issue was addressed by a recall for cars built October 2019 to November 2022 — a software update prevents the compressor failure from shutting down the entire powertrain. More serious cases involving hardware replacement can cost up to €1,500, but the majority resolve with a 12V battery replacement or software update at minimal cost.

The i-Cockpit touchscreen can freeze, become unresponsive, or go completely black on startup. This is particularly disruptive on the e-2008 because climate controls are managed through the touchscreen. The issue is a firmware problem that Peugeot has partially addressed through software updates. A workaround is to disconnect the 12V battery negative terminal for 10 seconds — the hazard lights will blink twice when reconnected, confirming a system reboot. In persistent cases, the infotainment module needs replacement (€400-500). The digital instrument cluster continues functioning independently. The 2024 facelift introduced a revised 10-inch screen with improved firmware.

The cable running from the rear hub to the main wiring loom lacks adequate protection where it flexes with suspension movement. Over time, the wires can break, triggering cascading dashboard faults including ABS, ESP, tyre pressure, and parking brake warnings. The wiring loom design lacks rubber boots for ingress protection, and the conduit becomes brittle with age. A loom section costs approximately €60-100 and takes about an hour to fit. The repair is straightforward once diagnosed — checking for wire breaks at the flex point near the rear hub usually reveals the fault. This issue is more common on cars driven on poor road surfaces.

Some owners report cascading warning messages followed by progressive loss of power steering assistance. On a heavy electric crossover, driving without power steering is very difficult. Causes include a faulty steering torque sensor, loose connector plugs, or a weak 12V battery triggering sensor errors. If the steering rack assembly needs replacement, costs run €800-1,500 as the sealed unit must be coded to the VIN. However, many cases resolve with a connector re-seat (€100) or 12V battery replacement. This issue is relatively uncommon but serious when it occurs.