Used Peugeot 408 Steering Column

Yes, all Peugeot 408 variants are front-wheel-drive cars and come fitted with a conventional steering column connecting the steering wheel to the steering rack, so this is a genuine part for this model. The 408 was sold in the UK across two distinct generations: the first generation ran from 2012 to around 2014, and the second generation (a completely new platform) launched in 2023. Both generations have a steering column, but they are entirely different components and will not interchange between generations.

The first-generation 408 (2012–2014) shares its platform with the Peugeot 308 Mk2 and Citroën C4 of that era, so the steering column from any first-gen 408 should in principle be compatible with another first-gen 408. However, whether the column from a specific donor car crosses over exactly to yours is worth confirming with the breaker against your registration, as minor running changes can occur within a generation.

No — the second-generation Peugeot 408 (2023 onwards) is built on PSA's EMP2 platform and is a completely different vehicle from the 2012–2014 first-generation model, so the steering columns are not interchangeable. Always make sure the donor car matches your generation before ordering from a breaker, as the two cars share virtually no structural or mechanical components.

Trim level does not affect steering column fitment on the Peugeot 408 — the column itself is the same regardless of whether your car is an Active, Allure, or GT. What may vary cosmetically is the steering wheel attached to the column (heated rim, paddles, or finish), but the column beneath it is unaffected by trim, so you do not need to match trim when sourcing a used column from a breaker.

Engine size and fuel type (petrol, diesel, or the plug-in hybrid variant on the second-generation car) do not affect steering column fitment, as the column is determined by the vehicle's generation and platform rather than what is under the bonnet. You simply need to match the correct generation to your car, and then confirm the specific part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Yes, this is worth checking carefully: if your car has electric power steering (EPS), you need a column from another car with EPS, as the column contains the torque sensor and motor assist mechanism that would not be present on a hydraulic-steered car. Most later 408s use EPS, but confirm with the breaker that the donor column matches your steering system type, and have them check against your registration to ensure full compatibility.