Peugeot 301 – Common problems

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Common problems with the Peugeot 301

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Peugeot 301, for which Peugeot has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Peugeot 301. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Peugeot 301 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

eu issues Latest 301’s Issues in the EU

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10. 01. 2022

The outer pinion of the right driveshaft may break due to lack of heat treatment during the manufacture of the part … .

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18. 08. 2021

The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, … .

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17. 01. 2020

Wrong engine calibration tuning might cause the exhaust emissions’ level of nitrogen oxides (NOx) to exceed regulated limits. Nitrogen oxides are … .

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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uk issues Latest 301’s Issues in the UK

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