Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SI M24 01 08 | 06/01/2008 | 10025846 | Mini: r55, r56 (cooper, cooper s) with f21 asin 6-speed automatic transmission - incorrect gear display. *pe | 09/10/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SI M21-03-08 | 06/01/2008 | 10025903 | Mini- r5 & r56 (cooper; cooper s) with getrag 6 speed manual transmission: complaint of an intermittent no-crank, no start situation. the clutch switch module has not been secured in the correct position on the clutch master cylinder. * | 09/15/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 28000 | ||
| Timing chain failure. this is a known issue commonly referred to by mini owners as the death rattle. the dealer claims the issue is caused as a result of being 1.5 quarts low on oil. but dozens of other owners are reporting the same problem without being low on oil. i suspect the low oil level is a cover allowing the manufacturer to not take responsibility for the problem. no oil indicator light is triggered at that level. mini is taking action on this issue but has stopped short of issuing a recall. as such, thousands of mini owners risk serious damage to their engine at speed as a result of potential timing chain failure. furthermore, most owners have had to pay for the repair (between $1,200 - $1,700) to prevent the timing chain failure. this is a defect. it requires corrective action by the manufacturer. | |||