general problems of the 2007 Mini Cooper

[xxx]. Mini Cooper 2007-2013: recalls and TSB. My car is part of a recall under Mini recall for timing chains. I understand now it was settled as part of a class action lawsuit that extended the warranty. I always take my car to a dealer and now after mileage they told me that they want me to pay out of my pocket. My car is a 2007 s. My mileage is 105,000k miles. The recall notice is for the year of my car and they are saying my car is too old and the mileage. This recall is for the year of my car so I am not understanding. Upon inspection by the dealer, it and needs to be replaced and cost $4,100. 00. I don't have that kind of money. . My name is [xxx], [xxx]. , [xxx], [xxx]. Phone #[xxx]. The dealership is Mini Cooper 1660 e. Spring street, long beach CA 90806. I never received this recall notice and knew of this only because I took my car to the dealer for something else related for the 3rd time.

On 2014 a class action lawsuit was filed against BMW of north America for claims regarding Mini Cooper models. Answering your questions as follows: -the failing component was the timing chain tensioner -yes, engine stalled at any speed -no, dealer did not acknowledge the real problem -no, dealer did not told me about the class action lawsuit, did not advice me of any preventive repair or to install a new timing chain tensioner, when the component failed dealer told me that the problem was a jumping timing chain ; the same excuse as in the lawsuit. -there was only an engine light, not any other warning light there were two repairs, the first for $ 2,629. 10 on 6/18/2016 the second for $ 3,354. 93 on 1/13/2017 dealer had a two years parts and labor warranty that didn't honor and in 2016 the lawsuit was active and not of my knowledge. My question if the production numbers engraved on the timing chain tensioner cylinder face match or are part of the production batch from the factory for which the class action lawsuit took place ? numbers top line: 7565868 80-02 lower line: iv/ is germany 3 1 0 this is looks like half cero all components (parts) and the vehicle are available for inspection. Once engine is out of timing pistons will hit the valves (interference engine), in my engine broke at least one valve seat, pieces fell into combustion chamber getting stuck between pistons and cylinder walls scratching these, result lost of compression, engine die. Engine was beyond any repair, and still was charged for. Lawsuit for vehicles manufactured goes to April 2007 mine was February 2007 neither the Mini Cooper dealer or BMW north America corporate offices paid any attention to my complaint.

Car started of fire as I was driving on the interstate. Fire started in the engine compartment on the passenger side. The brakes failed as I was trying to stop the car. Had to pull the e-brake to stop and by this time the car was engulfed in flames. Passenger had to crawl out the drivers side because of the flames on that side. Luck to have gotten out as the car was completely destroyed in 10 mins.

I just purchased a 2007 Mini Cooper s and found out the timing chain needs to be replaced for the second time. I understand this is a very common fault with this car and a class action lawsuit is ongoing. I also am trying to find out if my car has actually had all recalled items repaired. Please let me know how to ascertain this information.

2007 Mini Cooper. Was informed the car was unsafe to drive because of a cracked valve cover which was leaking.

After buying this vehicle, drove about 30 or so miles. . . . While slowing down noticed the car had shut off. No warnings, no lights, no noises. . . . Car would not crank. Left me stranded in middle of four lane highway. Towed the vehicle to Mini where I was told a vacuum pump went out. Due to this not covered under warranty (extended) now im told have to pay 8000 for an engine. This issue should be resolved, there was no warning and from reading the online notices it seems to be a big issue. Mini would do nothing about this. It created a dangerous situation for me, as it gave no warning when all this occured.

Have found that my Mini is having the exact same issues as those covered by the BMW service recall are having, although mine is not covered as confirmed by Mini customer relations. This should be extended to included all Minis that are having this issue and not only those that opted for the upgraded model s.

The contact owns 2007 Mini Cooper. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle started to overheat. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle needed anti-freeze. The dealer added anti-freeze to the vehicle but the failure recurred shortly thereafter. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer numerous times before it was found that the thermostat was the cause of the failure. The thermostat was replaced. The failure mileage was 33,000.