Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SI-M61-01-12 | 01/01/2012 | 10043725 | Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 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. | |||
| 11/26/2011 | 49025 | ||
| I had this car serviced about 4 times during the 4 yr warranty period. just after the warranty period, the car was checked for brake job and i was informed that the water pump leaks. i think the coolant provable was leaking prior to expiration of warranty but i was not informed. i bought 3 cars in 2007 (honda and lexus) and non of them has this issue. 1. engine coolant leaks. replace water pump. 2. engine hood latch won't open. failed remote latch. the mini cooper estimate will cost me $800 to replace the water pump. i also overheard from one of the mini owner last sat, 26nov2011 during my visit to the dealer that he also has the same issue leaky water pump. | |||