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Peugeot 308 III (2021–today)

Peugeot 308 III Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 54 hp problems

The Peugeot 308 III used the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) from 2023 (e-308 156 CV 54 kWh). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “astra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023)” (critical severity, rare). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Peugeot 308 III, the safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi.

Peugeot 308 III (2021–today)
Photo: A.BourgeoisP · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.

Engine score on this car

7.9 out of 10Good reliability

Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the 308 III. How we calculate it

Overall score for the Peugeot 308 III

4.7 out of 10Low reliability

Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown

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Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)

Stellantis e-CMP: motor síncrono de 100 and 115 kW and baterías de 50 a 75 kWh · Electrical

In the 308 III
since 2023[1][2]
Name
e-308 156 CV 54 kWh
Faults that affect it
2 · 1 of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
21
Low risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • e-CMP second generation 54 kWh, 156 hp (2022-)since 2022 · 156 hp · eMotors M3

    With caution

    This generation is still recent: there are few owner reports and only one campaign of its own (Astra Electric, 2023), but it also inherits the charger and power electronics design of the first. Check for campaigns and remaining warranty.[3][4][5]

Faults that affect the 308 III

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) has 5 documented faults in total.

  1. Critical severityFrequency: RareElectronicsAstra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023)In 2023 Opel recalled 1,466 Astra L Electrics because a communication fault between the engine control unit and the body control unit misread the immobiliser data, and the car could move in reverse when pulling away on a slope.
  2. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalChargingOn-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interruptedOwners of the e-208, e-2008, Corsa-e, ë-C4 and 600e mainly cite faults with the on-board charger, the cable lock or the charging port, which stop AC charging even when the battery is healthy.

All versions and faults of the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)

What to check before buying a used Peugeot 308 III Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 54 hp

Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.

If it has the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) (since 2023)

Astra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023)

Critical severity

On-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interrupted

Medium severity

Other engines and gearboxes of the Peugeot 308 III

Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.

Faults of the Peugeot 308 III outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.

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The Peugeot 308 III has one documented recall or campaign. See which ones and how to find out if they affect you

Frequently asked questions

Is the Peugeot 308 III Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 54 hp reliable?

The Peugeot 308 III used the Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) from 2023 (e-308 156 CV 54 kWh). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “astra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023)” (critical severity, rare). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Peugeot 308 III, the safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi.

What faults does the Peugeot 308 III Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 54 hp have?

The documented ones that affect this car are: astra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023) (critical severity) and on-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interrupted (medium severity).

Which engine should you choose for the Peugeot 308 III?

The safest option is the 1.5 BlueHDi in its 1.5 BlueHDi with 8 mm chain (from February 2023) version, with a «Buy» verdict.

Own a Peugeot 308 III Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…) 54 hp? Tell us what faults you have had and at how many kilometres. Report your fault.

Sources

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

  1. Peugeot 308 (e-308)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  2. E-Fahrzeug-Rückruf: E-Motor könnte ausfallenauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 1 March 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  3. Fiat 600 : fiabilité, pannes et rappels (600e)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  4. Rückruf Opel Astra Electric: Kann in falsche Richtung fahrenauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 23 November 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  5. Opel Astra (Astra Electric)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  6. Fiabilité Peugeot 208 II (2019-) : pannes et avis des propriétaires (e-208)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  7. Peugeot e-208, e-2008, DS 3 e-Tense. Un rappel de 5 761 exemplairesL'argus · Motoring press · published 20 April 2022 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French