Skip to content
MotorFiable

DS DS 3 (2009–2019)Faults with the injectors

Injectors of the DS DS 3: problems and faults

In the DS DS 3 there are 2 documented faults with the injectors: leaks at the injector washers and carbon build-up in the cylinder head (1.6 HDi engine) and jerking and injection faults on the 1.6 e-HDi 112/115 (Continental injectors) (1.6 HDi engine).

Most serious fault: Medium severity

5 sourcesHow we work

Problems with the injectors on the the 1.6 HDi

From most to least important. Check the affected years and versions on each page.

Symptoms these faults cause

How much the repair costs

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €110[1][2][3][4] (leaks at the injector washers and carbon build-up in the cylinder head) to €310[1][2][3][4] (leaks at the injector washers and carbon build-up in the cylinder head), including VAT. If the fault is caught in time, the repair is usually much cheaper.

Parts for the DS DS 3 for faults with the injectors

The same search across several shops so you can compare prices. The part number varies with the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

Affiliate links: if you buy from these shops, MotorFiable may receive a commission at no cost to you. Check compatibility against the registration plate or VIN before ordering. Affiliate links

Frequently asked questions

What faults with the injectors does the DS DS 3 have?

In the DS DS 3 there are 2 documented faults with the injectors: leaks at the injector washers and carbon build-up in the cylinder head (1.6 HDi engine) and jerking and injection faults on the 1.6 e-HDi 112/115 (Continental injectors) (1.6 HDi engine). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and how to check for it.

Injectors of the DS DS 3: how much does the repair cost?

Depending on the fault, at an independent garage it ranges from €110 (leaks at the injector washers and carbon build-up in the cylinder head) to €310 (leaks at the injector washers and carbon build-up in the cylinder head), including VAT.

Which engines of the DS DS 3 have faults with the injectors?

The documented faults affect the 1.6 HDi. Check the years and versions on each page: they do not always affect every unit.

Have you had a fault with the injectors on your DS DS 3? Tell us at what mileage and how much you paid. Report your fault.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Changer les joints d'injecteurs 1.6 HDI : procédure et étapesInjecteurland · Technical documentation · published 23 January 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  2. ¿Cuál es el precio de la mano de obra en los talleres de las 10 marcas más vendidas en España?km77 · Motoring press · published 30 December 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  3. La doble tarifa de la mano de obra en los talleres españoles: lo que dice su tablón vs. lo que realmente ingresanInfotaller · Motoring press · published June 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  4. ¿Estás cobrando lo justo en tu taller? Así está la mano de obra por hora en 2025Infotaller · Motoring press · published 9 September 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  5. Fiabilité Citroën Peugeot. Le bloc 1.6 HDi 8 soupapes est-il fiable ? (1.6 HDi 112/115)L'argus · Motoring press · published 23 March 2015 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French