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DS DS 7 Crossback problems (2017–2022)

All 3 engines and 1 gearbox of the DS DS 7 Crossback that we have documented have high or critical severity faults: the 1.2 PureTech, the 1.5 BlueHDi, the 2.0 BlueHDi and the EAT6/EAT8 gearbox. None has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the EAT6/EAT8 gearbox, with a «With caution» verdict.[1][2][3]

Outside the engine: Outside the engine and the EAT8 gearbox (which has its own page), the DS7 Crossback (2017-2022) has several recalls: five Safety Gate alerts on the rear axle (2020-2025), two on airbags, a software fault in the adaptive headlight and abnormal rear tyre wear on the E-Tense, plus testimonies of water ingress into the rear lights.[4][5][6]

DS DS 7 Crossback (2017–2022)
Photo: Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468104.6out of 10

DS DS 7 Crossback rating: low reliability

Calculated using only 17 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated

  • Engine3.3From 2.1 to 5.5 depending on the engine
  • Gearbox6.23 faults
  • Suspension7.01 fault
  • Brakes7.60 faults
  • Tyres and wheels8.61 fault
  • Steering7.10 faults
  • Electrical system10.0No documented faults
  • Headlights and lights7.82 faults
  • Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior7.50 faults
  • Airbags and safety8.61 fault

Ranked 65 of 68 among the Compact SUVs with solid evidence. See the ranking

The weak points of the DS DS 7 Crossback

  1. 1Critical severity: Oil-bath timing belt degradation1.2 PureTech engine · repair €400–€800
  2. 2Critical severity: Wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts1.5 BlueHDi engine · repair €730–€820
  3. 3High severity: Excessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failure1.2 PureTech engine
  4. 4Critical severity: Recurring rear axle mounting problems across three successive campaigns (2019-2023)Suspension
  5. 5Medium severity: AdBlue tank and pump failure1.5 BlueHDi engine · repair €1,000–€1,500

Documented engines, from highest to lowest risk

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

See what to check before buying

Outside the engine

9 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: Inspection of the fitting of the rear axle adjustment element. See the campaigns for the DS DS 7 Crossback

29 sourcesHow we work

1.2 PureTech

PSA / Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2) · Petrol

In the DS 7 Crossback
2018–2022[7][8]
Name
PureTech 130
Faults that affect it
2 · all of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
79
Very high risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 1.2 PureTech turbo 100-155 hp Euro 6.2/6.3/6d (2018-2022)2018–2022 · 100–155 hp · EB2DT, EB2DTS, EB2ADTD, EB2ADTX

    With caution

    It has the pre-June 2022 belt and can suffer oil consumption from the separator; in return, almost all units are still within Stellantis's 10 years or 180,000 km of cover if the maintenance is documented.[9][10][11]

Faults that affect the DS 7 Crossback

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.2 PureTech has 7 documented faults in total.

  1. Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentTimingOil-bath timing belt degradationThe oil-bath belt on the 1.2 PureTech (2012-2025) can swell and shed debris that blocks the oil pump pick-up; without lubrication, the engine can be destroyed. Stellantis covers it up to 10 years or 180,000 km and asks for it to be changed every 100,000 km or 6 years.Repair (garage): €400–€800
  2. High severityFrequency: Very frequentLubricationExcessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failureThe 2014 to 2023 1.2 PureTech turbos can use too much oil: those from 2014-2018 through carbon blocking the piston rings and those from 2018-2023 through a defective oil separator. Stellantis considers more than 0.3 l per 1,000 km abnormal and includes it in its cover.

DS 7 Crossback 1.2 PureTech pageAll versions and faults of the 1.2 PureTech

1.5 BlueHDi

PSA/Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5) · Diesel

In the DS 7 Crossback
2017–2022[12]
Name
1.5 BlueHDi 130
Faults that affect it
3 · 2 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
77
Very high risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 1.5 BlueHDi 75-130 with 7 mm chain (October 2017 - January 2023)2017–2023 · 75–130 hp · DV5RC, DV5RD, DV5RE, DV5RCE, DV5RCF, DV5RUC

    With caution

    Worth buying if the chain campaign has been carried out and the servicing is documented with the required oil, because Stellantis's 10-year or 240,000 km cover depends on it, and that cover requires following the manufacturer's recommendations and presenting invoices.[13][14][15]

Faults that affect the DS 7 Crossback

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.5 BlueHDi has 5 documented faults in total.

  1. Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentTimingWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshaftsIn 1.5 BlueHDi engines built between October 2017 and January 2023, the 7 mm chain linking the camshafts can stretch and break, causing serious engine damage. Stellantis has recalled them and covers the fault for 10 years or 240,000 km.Repair (garage): €730–€820
  2. Medium severityFrequency: Very frequentEmissions controlAdBlue tank and pump failure1.5 BlueHDi engines built up to August 2020 can suffer failures of the AdBlue tank pump module, with a "no engine start" countdown. The whole tank is usually replaced and Stellantis contributes to the cost up to 8 years.Repair: €1,000–€1,500
  3. High severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionSeizure of the high-pressure pump and injection systemSome early 1.5 BlueHDi engines have suffered seizure of the Bosch high-pressure pump, with juddering or the engine stalling on the road, sometimes before 50,000 km. The repair means replacing the entire injection system and the fuel tank.

DS 7 Crossback 1.5 BlueHDi pageAll versions and faults of the 1.5 BlueHDi

2.0 BlueHDi

PSA 2.0 BlueHDi (DW10FC/DW10FD) · Diesel

In the DS 7 Crossback
2017–2022[16]
Name
BlueHDi 180
Faults that affect it
4 · 2 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
45
Moderate risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 2.0 BlueHDi 177/180 (DW10FC/DW10FD, 2013-2021)2013–2021 · 177–180 hp · DW10FC, DW10FD

    With caution

    In specific samples at this power level (23 reviews on the general 2.0 page and 14 testimonials for the Opel Grandland X) the turbo, DPF, EGR and injectors record very few cases; AdBlue is once again, proportionally, the most recurring problem.[17][18]

Faults that affect the DS 7 Crossback

  1. Medium severityFrequency: Very frequentEmissions controlAdBlue (SCR) tank and pump failureOn the 2.0 BlueHDi, the AdBlue tank can crystallise or fail and show a warning with a countdown to the point where the engine will not start. It is the most frequently cited fault of this engine: Stellantis compensates owners of diesels built up to August 2020, with no definitive fix.Repair: €1,000–€1,500
  2. High severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlDPF clogging on short journeysThe additive-dosed DPF on the 2.0 BlueHDi can clog if the car mostly does short journeys and does not reach the temperature needed to regenerate. It is a documented fault on current models such as the Opel Grandland, although with fewer cases than on the generations of the 2.0 HDi from before 2013.
  3. High severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionInjector and high-pressure pump wearThe injectors and the high-pressure pump on the 2.0 BlueHDi are among the documented faults, although in a minority of the cases recorded compared with AdBlue or the DPF. When the pump fails, metal particles can contaminate the whole circuit and make the repair far more expensive.
  4. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlEGR valve blocked by carbon depositsThe EGR valve on the 2.0 BlueHDi can get clogged with carbon deposits and stick, causing juddering and limp mode. Specialists place the greatest risk in the earlier 120 and 136/138 hp versions without AdBlue; at 150-180 hp the documented cases are in the minority.Repair (garage): €200–€350

DS 7 Crossback 2.0 BlueHDi pageAll versions and faults of the 2.0 BlueHDi

EAT6/EAT8 gearbox

Safest option

PSA/Stellantis EAT6 and EAT8 (Aisin, convertidor de par)

In the DS 7 Crossback
2017–2022[19]
Names
1.5 BlueHDi 130 EAT8 · 1.6 PureTech 180 EAT8
Faults that affect it
3 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
38
Moderate risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • EAT8 (AWF8F45, since 2017)since 2017 · AWF8F45

    With caution

    It is the most widespread version today, with the same documented pattern of jerking and hesitation, sometimes fixable with a software update, and, in a minority of cases, early failures that force a gearbox replacement; it is worth checking the history and testing the car both cold and warm.[1][2][3]

Faults that affect the DS 7 Crossback

  1. High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsValve body failure leading to immobilisation or gearbox replacementYes, though in a minority of cases: there are documented failures of the EAT6/EAT8 valve body with limp mode, and several owners have had to replace the whole gearbox after very few kilometres, from around 4,200 km in one case.Repair: €2,000–€9,000
  2. Medium severityFrequency: CommonTransmissionJerking and hesitation when changing gear, especially when coldYes: several owners of EAT6/EAT8 models describe jerking or hesitation when changing gear, more often with a cold gearbox. It is usually down to valve body pressure or calibration, and the dealer often fixes it, though not always completely, with a software update to the control unit.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,000
  3. Medium severityFrequency: CommonLubricationGearbox oil advertised as "lifetime" that is best changed preventivelyThe manufacturer does not include a scheduled EAT6/EAT8 oil change in the official maintenance, but several specialists recommend renewing it every 60,000-80,000 km: it degrades with heat and mileage even if sold as everlasting, and ageing fluid contributes to the jerking of the related fault.Repair (garage): €150–€400

DS 7 Crossback EAT6/EAT8 gearbox pageAll versions and faults of the EAT6/EAT8

Faults of the DS DS 7 Crossback outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

What the MOT inspection finds on the DS DS 7 Crossback

Official Dutch MOT (APK) inspection data: 1,038 inspections of 752 cars registered between 2017 and 2022, compared with cars of the same age.

  • Suspension and axles· counts in the score

    Defects in 1.5% of inspections; in cars of its age, 1.1%.

    Average

  • Brakes· counts in the score

    Defects in 1.8% of inspections; in cars of its age, 1.9%.

    Average

  • Steering· counts in the score

    Defects in 0.7% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.5%.

    Average

  • Headlights and lights· counts in the score

    Defects in 8% of inspections; in cars of its age, 8.4%.

    Average

  • Rust and bodywork· counts in the score

    Defects in 0.1% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.1%.

    Average

  • Exhaust and emissions

    Defects in 2.4% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.5%.

    Many more defects than average

  • Fluid leaks

    Defects in 0% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.2%.

    Average

  • Glass, wipers and mirrors

    Defects in 2.5% of inspections; in cars of its age, 3.3%.

    Average

  • Tyres and wheels· depends mostly on maintenance

    Defects in 13.2% of inspections; in cars of its age, 13.2%.

    Average

The inspection measures wear and the defects visible at a periodic check, not engine or electronics failures. Source: RDW Open Data (public domain). How we calculate it · opendata.rdw.nl

Checklist for buying a used DS DS 7 Crossback

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the 1.2 PureTech (2018–2022)

Oil-bath timing belt degradation

Critical severity

Excessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failure

High severity

If it has the 1.5 BlueHDi (2017–2022)

Wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts

Critical severity

AdBlue tank and pump failure

Medium severity

Seizure of the high-pressure pump and injection system

High severity

If it has the 2.0 BlueHDi (2017–2022)

AdBlue (SCR) tank and pump failure

Medium severity

DPF clogging on short journeys

High severity

Injector and high-pressure pump wear

High severity

EGR valve blocked by carbon deposits

Medium severity

If it has the EAT6/EAT8 gearbox (2017–2022)

Valve body failure leading to immobilisation or gearbox replacement

High severity

Jerking and hesitation when changing gear, especially when cold

Medium severity

Gearbox oil advertised as "lifetime" that is best changed preventively

Medium severity

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Frequently asked questions

Is the DS DS 7 Crossback reliable?

All 3 engines and 1 gearbox of the DS DS 7 Crossback that we have documented have high or critical severity faults: the 1.2 PureTech, the 1.5 BlueHDi, the 2.0 BlueHDi and the EAT6/EAT8 gearbox. None has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the EAT6/EAT8 gearbox, with a «With caution» verdict. Outside the engine and the EAT8 gearbox (which has its own page), the DS7 Crossback (2017-2022) has several recalls: five Safety Gate alerts on the rear axle (2020-2025), two on airbags, a software fault in the adaptive headlight and abnormal rear tyre wear on the E-Tense, plus testimonies of water ingress into the rear lights.

Which DS DS 7 Crossback engine is the most reliable?

Among the 3 engines and 1 gearbox we have documented, none has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the EAT6/EAT8 gearbox, with a «With caution» verdict. It is the most widespread version today, with the same documented pattern of jerking and hesitation, sometimes fixable with a software update, and, in a minority of cases, early failures that force a gearbox replacement; it is worth checking the history and testing the car both cold and warm.[1][2][3]

What problems does the DS DS 7 Crossback have apart from the engine?

Outside the engine and the EAT8 gearbox (which has its own page), the DS7 Crossback (2017-2022) has several recalls: five Safety Gate alerts on the rear axle (2020-2025), two on airbags, a software fault in the adaptive headlight and abnormal rear tyre wear on the E-Tense, plus testimonies of water ingress into the rear lights. The most important documented faults are: recurring rear axle mounting problems across three successive campaigns (2019-2023) (suspension, critical severity), incorrect or poorly secured airbag parts in two campaigns (2017-2018 and 2021) (airbags and safety, critical severity), water ingress into the rear lights due to inadequate sealing (headlights and lights, medium severity) and abnormal rear tyre wear on the E-Tense version (built February 2019-May 2021) (tyres and wheels, medium severity).[4][5][6]

What faults does the DS DS 7 Crossback have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: oil-bath timing belt degradation (1.2 PureTech, critical severity), wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts (1.5 BlueHDi, critical severity), excessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failure (1.2 PureTech, high severity), adBlue tank and pump failure (1.5 BlueHDi, medium severity) and adBlue (SCR) tank and pump failure (2.0 BlueHDi, medium severity).

What is the best year to buy a DS DS 7 Crossback?

According to our rating by year, the best is 2017 (5.2/10); the worst rated is 2019 (4.6/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Does the DS DS 7 Crossback have recalls?

Yes: we have documented 9 campaigns for the DS DS 7 Crossback, such as inspection of the fitting of the rear axle adjustment element (2025). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.[4][6]

Sources

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

  1. Boîte auto EAT8 Peugeot / CitroënFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  2. Fiabilité Peugeot 508 2 (2018), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Fiabilité Peugeot 2008 2 (2020), pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  4. Fiabilité DS7 Crossback (2018) : pannes et rappelsfiches-auto.fr · Technical documentation · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. DS 7 CrossbackWikipedia (fr) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  6. DS7 Crossback Recalls in EU (alertas del sistema Safety Gate)car-recalls.eu · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
  7. 10 años o 175.000 km de garantía para los modelos de Stellantis con motor PureTechAutofácil · Motoring press · published 27 March 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  8. Moteur EBWikipédia (francés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  9. Moteur PureTech. Stellantis généralise sa garantie de 10 ans ou 180 000 kmL'argus · Motoring press · published 26 May 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  10. Fiabilité Stellantis 1.2 PureTech. De nouvelles solutions contre la consommation d'huileL'argus · Motoring press · published 23 June 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  11. Peugeot, sobre los motores PureTech: «Reconocemos que hemos hecho las cosas mal»Xataka · Motoring press · published 4 June 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  12. PSA 1.5L BlueHDi: a focus on the DV5 engineSumax · Technical documentation · published July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026
  13. Cobertura especial para los 1.5 BlueHDi del Grupo Stellantiscoches.net · Motoring press · published 3 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  14. Casse chaîne 1.5 BlueHDi. Stellantis étend sa prise en charge à 7 ans ou 180 000 kmL'argus · Motoring press · published 15 January 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  15. Fiabilité moteur Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi. Une nouvelle huile pour éviter la casseL'argus · Motoring press · published 14 January 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  16. DS 7 CrossbackWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  17. Fiabilité du 2.0 HDIFiches-Auto · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  18. Fiabilité Opel Grandland X (2017-2024), pannes et témoignagesFiches-Auto · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  19. Avis DS 7 Crossback (2018), témoignages propriétairesFiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  20. 1.2 PureTech: precio y cambio de correa de distribuciónAutopista · Motoring press · published 2 August 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  21. ¿Qué es el separador de aceite de los motores 1.2 PureTech?Motor16 · Motoring press · published 2 June 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  22. Llaman a revisión a miles de Citroën, Opel, Peugeot, DS y Fiat en España con el motor diésel 1.5 BlueHDiMotorpasión · Motoring press · published 3 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  23. 1.5 BlueHDi. Stellantis rappelle 930 000 véhicules et étend la couverture à 10 ansL'argus · Motoring press · published 3 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  24. Peugeot 1.5 BlueHDi Engine ProblemsGT Automotive · Technical documentation · published 25 September 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026
  25. Motor DV5Oryx Parts · Technical documentation · published 24 January 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  26. Rappel du 1.5 BlueHDi lié à la chaîne de distributionFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  27. Stellantis amplía las compensaciones por los problemas técnicos de sus depósitos AdBlueMinisterio de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2030 · Official body · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  28. Compensaciones para los usuarios de vehículos Citroën, DS, Opel y Peugeot afectados por un fallo de fabricación de los depósitos AdBlue y de los vehículos PureTechConsumo Responde (Junta de Andalucía) · Official body · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  29. Moteur 1.5 BlueHDi PSA. Problème de grippage du système d'injectionL'argus · Motoring press · published 6 June 2021 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French