For the Peugeot E-308, the "Lion" arrives with a sophisticated design but shares its Stellantis platform hardware, leading to some specific 2025–2026 technical hurdles. Here are 5 labels with their causes and solutions:
Door Control Unit (DCU) Glitch,
Cause: A 2025 recall for the E-308 identified a software bug where the Door Control Unit fails, potentially locking the transmission in "Park" or preventing doors from locking/unlocking.
1 Solution: Dealers perform a critical software update to the DCU and transmission control module. In emergencies, the internal manual door handles will still override the electronic lock failure.
Charging "Auto-Stop" Logic,
Cause: The "Keyless Proximity" sensor can be oversensitive; if you walk near the rear of the car with the key while it's charging, the car may unlock and automatically terminate the charging session.
2 Solution: Users are advised to disable "Unlock on Approach" in the vehicle settings when using public chargers, or ensure the key is kept at a distance ($>5$ meters) to prevent accidental interruptions.
Infotainment "i-Connect" Blackouts,
Cause: Memory leaks in the Google-based i-Cockpit system can lead to the "i-Toggle" touch-panel or the main 10-inch screen becoming unresponsive or going black.
Solution: A "Soft Reset" is performed by holding the physical "Home" button for 10 seconds. Permanent fixes are delivered via Over-the-Air (OTA) updates to the multimedia firmware.
Battery Sensor Calibration Error,
Cause: Faulty 12V battery sensors (the "ancillary" battery) can throw "Electrical Supply Fault" messages, even if the high-voltage traction battery is fully charged.
Solution: Replacement of the 12V battery management sensor (
3 $315$€ approx.). This ensures the car "wakes up" correctly and allows the high-voltage contactors to engage.4
Rear Suspension "Bounciness",
Cause: To compensate for the extra weight of the 54kWh battery, the rear suspension is tuned significantly stiffer than the petrol 308, leading to a "pogo-stick" feeling on undulating roads.
Solution: Not a defect, but a characteristic; Peugeot has released revised damper settings for 2026 models. Owners of earlier units often find that maintaining precise tire pressures (avoiding over-inflation) helps dampen the secondary oscillations.
Labels List Only
Door Control Unit (DCU) Glitch,
Charging "Auto-Stop" Logic,
Infotainment "i-Connect" Blackouts,
Battery Sensor Calibration Error,
Rear Suspension "Bounciness",
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