Nearly half a million motorists across Europe are grappling with severe issues related to the 1.2 PureTech engine by automotive giant Stellantis, and many car owners in Luxembourg are affected as well.
Dorothée F., who bought her Peugeot 208 in 2016, is among those impacted. Her car began consuming excessive oil—up to a litre every 600 kilometres.
In 2021, after only 63,000 kilometers, the timing belt needed replacement. Although Stellantis offered a free belt replacement, a Peugeot garage in Leudelange refused to perform the service due to a missed maintenance record.
Despite proving…