RFK

2.0 16v VVT 177 hp (EW10J4S, RFK, 2003-2008) engine: faults and reliability

PSA 2.0 16v EW10 and 2.2 16v EW12 (gasolina, 1999-2010) version

With caution

There are few reviews (6 for the 206, 6 for the 307 and 5 for the C4) and they mention coils, catalytic converter, EGR and even an engine replaced under warranty in a C4; as this is an engine used hard, it is worth checking the service history and the condition of the ignition and exhaust.^[1][2][3]

Years

2003–2008

Power

177 hp

Faults that affect it

0 of high or critical severity

Cars that use it

in our database

Reviewed on 30 October 20267 sources How we work

What changes in this version

Sporty 177 hp version with variable valve timing (VVT), whose maximum power is reached at 7,000 rpm. It was fitted to the 206 GTi 180 and RC, the 307 Féline and CC and the C4 VTS.^[4][5][6]

Engine codes of this version: RFK.

Faults of the RFK engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

1Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalIgnitionFaulty ignition coilsIgnition coils are the fault reported by the press (gebrauchtwagenberater.de, CarsGuide) and by 16 of the 170 owner reviews of the 2.0 EW10; they also appear on the 2.2. A weak coil causes misfires, jerking and the engine warning light coming on.

Cars fitted with the RFK engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Citroën

Citroën C4 I2.0 16v 136 · 2.0 16v 140 · 2.0 16v VTS 1772004–2008^[3][6]

Peugeot

Peugeot 2062.0 16v 135 (S16) · 2.0 16v 177 (GTi 180, RC)1999–2009^[1][5]
Peugeot 3072.0 16v 136 · 2.0 16v 140 · 2.0 16v 177 (Féline, CC)2001–2008^[2][4][7]

Frequently asked questions

Is the RFK engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. There are few reviews (6 for the 206, 6 for the 307 and 5 for the C4) and they mention coils, catalytic converter, EGR and even an engine replaced under warranty in a C4; as this is an engine used hard, it is worth checking the service history and the condition of the ignition and exhaust.^[1][2][3]

What faults does the RFK engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: faulty ignition coils (medium severity).

Which cars use the RFK engine?

Peugeot 206 (1999–2009), Peugeot 307 (2001–2008) and Citroën C4 I (2004–2008).^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}

Are you buying a car with the RFK engine?

Check the history before buyingMileage, inspection record (ITV in Spain), outstanding finance and accidents for the car you are interested in, from the registration number or the VIN.Request a report

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Sources

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Tous les problèmes sur Peugeot 206 1998-2006 (opiniones por motorización)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Peugeot 307 2001-2008 (opiniones por motorización)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
Tous les problèmes sur Citroën C4 2004-2010 (opiniones por motorización)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
PSA EW/DW engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
Peugeot 206Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
Citroën C4Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
Peugeot 307Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026