Peugeot Rifter vs Toyota ProAce II: which is more reliable?
According to the MotorFiable Score, the Toyota ProAce II (6.0/10) has fewer serious documented faults than the Peugeot Rifter (4.8/10), mainly because of their engines.
| Item | Peugeot Rifter | Toyota ProAce II |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Van and combi | Van and combi |
| Years | 2018–today | 2016–today |
| MotorFiable Score | 4.8 out of 10 | 6.0 out of 10 |
| Engine score | 3.7/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Most recommended engine | 1.5 BlueHDi · Buy | 2.0 HDi · With caution |
| Score for the rest of the car | 5.9/10 | 5.6/10 |
| Suspension | 8.6 out of 100 faults | 6.7 out of 102 faultsCritical severity |
| Brakes | 8.5 out of 101 faultHigh severity | 7.8 out of 101 faultCritical severity |
| Steering | 7.7 out of 102 faultsHigh severity | 8.2 out of 101 faultCritical severity |
| Electronics and infotainment | No documented faults | 7.9 out of 101 faultHigh severity |
| Climate control | 7.1 out of 101 faultCritical severity | 8.6 out of 101 faultMedium severity |
| Bodywork and interior | 7.9 out of 101 faultHigh severity | 6.0 out of 100 faults |
| Airbags and safety | 7.1 out of 101 faultCritical severity | No documented faults |
Scores out of 10: the higher, the fewer serious documented faults. How we calculate them
Main faults of the Peugeot Rifter
Outside the engine
- Critical severityFrequency: CommonClimate controlAir conditioning compressor stator wiring faultTwo successive recalls, in 2023 and 2024, cover Rifters built between 2021 and 2024 in which the air conditioning compressor stator wiring can develop a current fault and even switch the engine off while driving; owner reports also document genuine compressor failures.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyFront passenger seat belt out of specificationA 2019 recall (ref. r2019392) covers around 1,267 Rifters built between July 2018 and November 2019 whose outer front passenger seat belt may not meet its specification.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBodywork and interiorEngine undertray can trap material (fire risk)A 2022 recall (ref. r2022298) covers Rifters built between October 2017 and September 2021 whose lower metal engine undertray can trap plant matter or other debris next to the exhaust, with a risk of fire.
In their engines
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequent1.2 PureTechOil-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
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequent1.5 BlueHDiWear 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
- High severityFrequency: Very frequent1.2 PureTechExcessive 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.
Main faults of the Toyota ProAce II
Outside the engine
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRear suspension spring: badly welded bracket (2021) and incorrectly fitted springs (2024)Toyota has recalled the Proace over the rear spring bracket (weld out of specification, April 2021) and over incorrectly fitted rear springs (2024, 497 vehicles): in the latter case the spring can come out of its seat and fall onto the road.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionSuspension arm bolts and lower arm ball joint (2016-2018)In March 2019 Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between 2016 and 2018 over three suspension defects: deformed front and rear arm bolts that could break or come loose, and a lower arm ball joint that could become loose.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSteeringDamaged steering rack mounting (2016-2018)In 2019 Toyota recalled Proace vehicles built between October 2016 and October 2018 because the steering rack mounting could become damaged and compromise its safety; the remedy was to replace the rack and its mounting.
In their engines
- Medium severityFrequency: Very frequent1.6 HDiAdBlue tank and pump fault (1.6 BlueHDi)The 1.6 BlueHDi engines (2013-2019) suffer from the AdBlue tank defect of Stellantis diesels: an emissions warning appears with a countdown until starting is prevented. Replacing the tank, with the integrated pump, costs over €1,000 (price in Spain), but there is an extended warranty of up to 8 years.Repair: €1,000–€1,200
- Medium severityFrequency: Very frequent2.0 HDiAdBlue tank crystallisation and failures (BlueHDi)On the 2.0 BlueHDi with SCR and AdBlue (from 2013), the system's tank, pump or sensors can fail or crystallise: a warning light appears, sometimes a false one, and if ignored the car may end up not starting. The OCU has reported it in Spain and Stellantis compensates some of those affected.Repair (garage): €800–€1,200
- Medium severityFrequency: Common1.6 HDiAdditive-fed particulate filter (Eolys cerine): depleted additive and cloggingThe DPF on the 1.6 HDi and BlueHDi works with an additive (cerine) that runs out at 80,000-120,000 km and has to be topped up for around €100-120 (price in Spain). With a lot of town use the filter clogs and the warning appears; if it is left, a new DPF costs around €1,500.Repair (garage): €100–€1,500Appears at around 80,000 km