Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2005 Mini Cooper. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (one problem).
The contact owns a 2005 Mini coop s hardtop. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle alarm went off, and the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that he lifted the hood open and noticed fire coming from underneath the engine. Read details...
On 3 different occasions after traveling a few hundred yards or so our Mini would suddenly lose power and go into a "limp mode" as we move from either a stop sign or traffic signal. This would cause the vehicle to stop in the intersection causing a potentially hazardous condition. Read details...
Started vehicle in the evening when leaving work then drove out onto the street and the vehicle stopped. The throttle would not do anything and the car wouldn't move. The dealer said a temperature sensor told the computer it was out of range and sent the automatic transmission into a limp mode. Read details...