Peugeot 607 TDV6 / SDV6 problems
The Peugeot 607 used the TDV6 / SDV6 from 2004 to 2010 (2.7 HDi V6). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “crankshaft breakage and spinning main bearing shells” (critical severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Peugeot 607, the safest option is the 2.0 and 2.2 16v EW10/EW12.
Engine score on this car
5.7 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the 607. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Peugeot 607
6.6 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Ford-PSA AJD-V6 / DT17: 2.7 TDV6 (276DT) and 3.0 TDV6/SDV6 (306DT) · Diesel
- In the 607
- 2004–2010[1]
- Name
- 2.7 HDi V6
- Faults that affect it
- 2 · all of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
2.7 TDV6 (276DT/DT17, 2004-2010)2004–2010 · 190–200 hp · 276DT, DT17
With cautionYou need to verify that the belt and oil pump have been replaced with the improved part.[2][3]
Faults that affect the 607
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The TDV6 / SDV6 has 3 documented faults in total.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationCrankshaft breakage and spinning main bearing shellsOn the TDV6/SDV6 in the Discovery 3 and 4, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, crankshaft failures have been documented caused by main bearing shells that are badly seated or that spin; the engine can seize and needs replacing or rebuilding.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTimingBroken oil pump housing and timing belt jumping on the 2.7On the 2.7 TDV6 the belt tensioner is bolted to the oil pump housing; if that part gives way, the belt jumps and the engine, an interference design, can be destroyed. Specialists fit the improved pump along with the belt.
What to check before buying a used Peugeot 607 TDV6 / SDV6
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the TDV6 / SDV6 (2004–2010)
Crankshaft breakage and spinning main bearing shells
Critical severityBroken oil pump housing and timing belt jumping on the 2.7
Critical severityOther engines and gearboxes of the Peugeot 607
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Peugeot 607 outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchWear of the dual-mass flywheel and clutchThe fiches-auto.fr page records 20 owner reports for the 607 about the dual-mass flywheel and 8 about the clutch, with failures between around 42,000 and 280,000 km, some at 120,000 km.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonElectronics and infotainmentCentral screen and dashboard electronics faultsThe fiches-auto.fr page cites 81 owner reports for the 607 about electronics: the central display that becomes unreadable in the heat, false ESP/ASR/airbag warnings and radio or CD players that lock up.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemStarter motor and alternator failureAccording to the fiches-auto.fr page, 22 owner reports for the 607 talk of a failed starter motor and 19 of the alternator, with failures between around 90,000 and 230,000 km; 13 more mention the battery.
- Low severityFrequency: CommonElectrical systemBreakage of the cable and guides of the electric window mechanismIt is the most cited fault on the fiches-auto.fr page for the 607: 112 of around 365 owner reports talk of broken cables, damaged plastic guides or failing motors, with windows stuck.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Peugeot 607 TDV6 / SDV6 reliable?
The Peugeot 607 used the TDV6 / SDV6 from 2004 to 2010 (2.7 HDi V6). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “crankshaft breakage and spinning main bearing shells” (critical severity, occasional). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Peugeot 607, the safest option is the 2.0 and 2.2 16v EW10/EW12.
What faults does the Peugeot 607 TDV6 / SDV6 have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: crankshaft breakage and spinning main bearing shells (critical severity) and broken oil pump housing and timing belt jumping on the 2.7 (critical severity).
Which engine should you choose for the Peugeot 607?
None has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the 2.0 and 2.2 16v EW10/EW12, with a «With caution» verdict.
Own a Peugeot 607 TDV6 / SDV6? Tell us what faults you have had and at how many kilometres. Report your fault.
Sources
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- Ford AJD-V6/PSA DT17 engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
- TdV6 Timing BeltLes Richmond Automotive (lrautomotive.com.au) · Technical documentation · consulted 5 October 2026
- Land Rover 2.7 TDV6 Timing Belt Replacement GuideBudget Parts (roverparts.eu) · Technical documentation · consulted 5 October 2026
- Land Rover & Jaguar SDV6/TDV6 Crankshaft RepairJLR Engines · Technical documentation · consulted 5 October 2026
- Land Rover Discovery TDV6 engine failures making headlinesLandyOnline · Other source · published October 2015 · consulted 5 October 2026
- TDV6 crankshaft failure (hilo)RRSPORT.CO.UK · Owners' forum · consulted 5 October 2026