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 | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 70138 | 1 | |
| Loud sudden diesel like rattle (commonly known as the death rattle by impacted mini owners) from engine compartment on a meticulously well maintained 2008 mini cooper s turbo. diagnosed by mechanic as defective timing belt tensioner and if left unattended would result in a catastrophic engine failure and possible serious injury. cost of repair is $1,800. bmw/mini is well aware of this common and systemic tensioner defect (defective original part). they should do the right thing and recall and/or reimburse good faith purchasers for this defective part. *js | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 70138 | ||
| Loud sudden diesel like rattle (commonly known as the death rattle by impacted mini owners) from engine compartment on a meticulously well maintained 2008 mini cooper s turbo. diagnosed by mechanic as defective timing belt tensioner and if left unattended would result in a catastrophic engine failure and possible serious injury. cost of repair is $1,800. bmw/mini is well aware of this common and systemic tensioner defect (defective original part). they should do the right thing and recall and/or reimburse good faith purcashers for this defective part. | |||
| 03/16/2012 | 59302 | ||
| Vehicle makes a loud noise from the engine compartment at cold start, dealer informed me it's the timing chain and tensioner, total cost about $1950.00. dealer informed me it's a common problem but there is no recall from mini usa | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/04/2009 | 11000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mini cooper s. while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the clutch failed without warning. immediately, the vehicle stalled in the center of an intersection. roadside assistance was called to the scene. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was due to abusive operation of the clutch. the vehicle is currently in the process of being repaired; however, the defective component is not covered in the service warranty. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 11,000. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/20/2010 | 24552 | ||
| 2008 mini cooper s. the vehicle had a complete electrical and engine failure with no notice. while driving on interstate 287 in nj with absolutely no notice the car lost total power. every warning light illuminated on the dash, all gauges dropped to zero, no power whatsoever from the engine, no way to open windows or door locks as their was a complete and total electrical and mechanical failure of this vehicle - there was absolutely no notice. one moment the vehicle was operating normally and the next i had complete and total mechanical, engine and electrical failure rendering the car disabled and without power in the middle lane of interstate 287 south in morristown nj. vehicle brought to mini dealer; vehicle there for almost 2 weeks-supposedly fixed. the same problem happened a second time within 100 miles of that first service. vehicle brought to mini dealer again. happend a third time for the service technician while he drove the car home from princeton to pa. vehicle was at mini for another 2 and one half weeks. now they say it is fixed and i do not feel confident they are correct. this problem is without warning and leaves the vehicle permanently disabled in a total and complete way that can lead to serious injury or death for the occupants. mini customer service was abhorrent. they would not return calls and stalled time and again when asked to repurchse this vehicle which is clearly unsafe. they will do nothing. the nhtsa must investigate. the only part they tell me is wrong is the footwell module but will be no more specific. mini must be held accountable for this defect and failure; this is of very serious nature. again, the car completely fails-everything-engine, electrical, all power you can not open door locks, windows or the rear hatch. the engine losses all power. please investigate. | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 36000 | ||
| 2008 mini cooper s clutch failure #1 @ approximately 23k #2 clutch failure @ 36k in both cases it left the driver stranded in the middle of traffic and needing a tow to the dealership! | |||