2001 Peugeot 307 Rapier 1.6 petrol

Summary:

Good, but a few annoying problems

Faults:

Indicator stalk renewed 4 times.

Head gasket replaced due to oil leak.

Modification to rear suspension.

New shocks fitted due to damage from modification.

Radio control stalk replaced due to sticky buttons.

General Comments:

Can anyone tell me if there is a black plastic cover placed between the radiator and the engine block covering the manifold?

My dealer assures me that there is only one for the diesel engine, but I am certain there was one, even though mine is a petrol, before it went in.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 24th July, 2003

31st Jul 2003, 09:42

I have a Jan'02 1.6 manual. There is no black plastic cover between the radiator and the engine block covering the manifold. Indicator has been replaced twice, still indicates left itself. There is a strange whine off the engine when idle, and if you rev it a little. Is this normal? Dealer said it is. Rear suspension modified last Dec, now makes a creaking and cracking sound along with a bad rattle from one side. Occasional banging and creaking from front of car also, anti-roll bar adjusted, still the same. Horn faulty from new, only works sometimes. Dealer has tried twice to fix it. Overall a nice car to drive, especially on long journeys. Little problems are annoying.

7th Jul 2004, 07:29

Just bought a 307 and when I have turned right the indicator instead of returning to the off position indicates left all by its self. Is this a common fault?

13th Jul 2005, 09:35

My girlfriends 307 rapier has the same fault with the indicator stick. When it switched from a right indication automatically it just flops down and indicates left. Bit unnerving really and no doubt caused many people to swear at me. Have a problem at the moment with the engine overheating and the STOP sign lighting up. Oil and coolant levels are OK though.

Not very happy with this car at ALL.

25th Aug 2005, 10:24

My problem is the stop sign coming on, temp flying up to boiling when only just turning the car on. I am losing water, but there is no water in my oil, or any water leak. Does this sound like a head gasket? Is this a common fault with 3o7's.

2001 Peugeot 307 Rapier 2.0 HDI 90

Summary:

Lovely car, but poor service from dealers, and unclear information

Faults:

When the car was ordered, we were told it had 6700 miles on the clock, but actually had 12000 miles upon arrival.

After driving the car for 8 days, could not get the hazard lights to work.

Could not get the indicator stick to click up properly.

Carpet on driver's side starting to come adrift.

Rusty nut on alloy covers.

Creaking sound coming from below the car, which became progressively worse over 6-8 days causing passengers/drivers to wince when going around corners etc.

Fuel cap cracked.

Scratch on windscreen.

General Comments:

The dealer did not seem to see the large difference in miles as a problem and offered a very small reduction in our agreed price.

The dealer was very unsympathetic to our problems and we actually got more help from another dealer as to the explanation of some of these problems which was apparently fairly common in the 2001 models.

In particular, we were told that the creaking sound, due to the anti-roll bar needing repositioning, was also common to some 2001 models, but cannot find other similar cases. Dealer service on this point was particularly awful.

Car is very spacious however, and drives well and economical for engine size.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 21st July, 2003

2001 Peugeot 307 LX 1.6 petrol

Summary:

Nice family car

Faults:

Ignition Barrel Recall.

Knocking noise (initially thought to be rear seat belt anchor point - adjusted by dealer)

Later found to be anti roll bars at front catching on engine sub-frame. No Peugeot recall - dealer has to periodically adjust back into position. Known fault by Peugeot.

Cracking noise coming from suspension. Again known fault, dealer adjustment.

Gearbox end-plate leaking.

Clarion Single Slot CD/Radio Looses stations.

Roof Aerial ceased on. Could not remove for car wash.

General Comments:

Cabin is very comfortable.

Does not handle as well as previous Two 306's.

Excellent storage spaces.

The 1.6 Petrol engine (115BHP) does not perform as well as other in its class.

Car seems too heavy.

Peugeot have let owners down with these early problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 22nd May, 2003

13th Dec 2003, 19:50

Thanks for the review. I own a 307 HD110, it's my 2nd 307, previously had a 307 HDi90. On both I've had a clunking noise which sounds like it comes from the left passenger side suspension, as it seems more predominant when going over bumps. This has been a fault on both cars, the first one had new engine mounts, top and bottom and new exhaust clamps. The new one has been back to the dealer and they've ordered new clamps, but having read your report I now wonder if it's the anti roll bar fault or the suspension fault, so I now at least have something to go on... as you know it's frustrating when you get the car back with the same faults.

13th Jan 2004, 04:49

Thank you very much for the information. My wife has one as well. It give from new nothing, but headache. The indicator has changed 4 times fault known as COM2000. Now it is leaking oil from the engine. She is going to get rid of it before the warranty runs out. 307 was a bad choice for us. Yucel.