Mini Cooper Convertible 2007
Model Cooper Convertible made in 2007 by Mini got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to unknown or other. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V533000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 03/02/2007 to 08/13/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 320 | 01/16/2008 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 11/20/2007 | 11/20/2007 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain convertible vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the standard requires that the tire size and corresponding tire pressure be indicated on the label and the label does not correspond to the actual tires mounted on the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect tire pressure can cause premature wear and tire damage which could lead to unfavorable driving conditions increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on january 16, 2008. owners may contact mini at 1-866-275-6464. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SIM-65-06-11 | 05/01/2011 | 10039593 | Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. the wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged. *rm | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIM-65-06-11 | 05/01/2011 | 10039593 | Ready | 08/03/2011 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| SIM-65-06-11 | 05/01/2011 | 10039593 | Ready | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIM-65-06-11 | 05/01/2011 | 10039593 | Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. the wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged. *rm | 08/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SIM-17-01-10 | 02/01/2011 | 10040741 | Bmw: engine too hot message is displayed with stored trouble codes. the water pump doesnt power up. *rm | 09/12/2011 | |
| SIM-17-01-10 | 02/01/2011 | 10040741 | Ready | 09/12/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SI-M51-02-12 | 02/01/2012 | 10043724 | Mini: installation of a heat shield for the bonnet intake air grill. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
| SIM-13-06-10 | 10/01/2010 | 10035884 | Mini: teileclearing for n14/n18 engine drivability and fuel system. enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes ofcustomer complaints relating to the n14/n18 drivability and fuel | 03/07/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIM-11-07-08 | 11/01/2010 | 10037305 | Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system. *rm | 05/18/2011 | |
| SIM-11-07-08 | 11/01/2010 | 10037305 | Ready | 05/18/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| SIM-13-06-10 | 10/01/2010 | 10035884 | Mini: teileclearing for n14/n18 engine drivability and fuel system. enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes ofcustomer complaints relating to the n14/n18 drivability and fuel | 03/07/2011 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
| 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 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SI M36-01-08 | 01/01/2008 | 10025623 | The tire warning illuminated due to low ambient temperature. models r52 (cooper and cooper s) from 9/07 and r56 (cooper and cooper s) from 8/07. *pe | 08/26/2008 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/22/2011 | 35000 | ||
| At approximately 35,000 miles, car made howling type noise when reached approximately 35 mph and the noise became very noticeably once it reached 60+ mph. took the car to dealer at south bay mini twice, both time south bay claimed that it was 'tire' noise. took the car to los angeles downtown dealer, their comment was the noise came from the transmission, although they can not pinned down exactly where as the transmission is a closed compartment. extended warranty (fidelity) refused to cover cost of replacement as they claimed that they need the dealer to tear apart transmission compartment and identify where the problem happened exactly. downtown dealer refused to tear apart transmission compartment. car is still have not fail (as of 2011-10-28) but the noise may (or may not) cause failure at anytime going forward. as an owner, i don't feel comfortable to drive the car knowing that it may fail can cause casualty to myself and others. | |||