Five problems related to timing tensioner have been reported for the 2007 Mini Cooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Mini Cooper based on all problems reported for the 2007 Cooper.
2007 Mini Cooper sold to me with a bad timing chain, timing tensioner, cams and engine.
2007 Mini Cooper hardtop purchased may 7, 2015 suffered major engine failure due to manufacturer defective timing chain & timing tensioner issues, resulting in loud ticking inside of the engine on the passenger side. . Estimates totaling up to $2400. 00 in repairs. . . . . Vehicle at this point is inoperable.
The Mini made a beeping noise / warning noise while driving. Stopped the car. It was very sluggish to start so I took it to my mechanic (not the Mini dealer in my town which has a horrible service department. ) the diagnosis was a failing timing chain and everything associated with it. Replaced timing chain, chain tensioner, adjuster unit cam, guide rail, slide rail, crankshaft seal, gasket ring, valve cover gasket, drive belt, ignition coil, spark plugs . . . Everything. This failure could gave been catastrophic without my immediate action to stop the car and take it to a mechanic. It was a $3,000 + fix.
My 2007 Mini Cooper s experienced the death rattle. I had to have the timing/tensioner chain replaced. This is a known defect and Mini Cooper should be required to recall their cars and fix them.
Strange engine knocking/rubbing noise come from the engine compartment. It appeared to be the timing chain failure. The car was bought to the dealer twice first time they replaced the timing chain tensioner and this time they replace the timing chain.