20 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2008 Mini Cooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Mini Cooper based on all problems reported for the 2008 Cooper.
While driving the car at aproximately 25mph, the engine and the car stopped running. All dashboard warning lamps were off prior to the engine failure the car rolled to the side of the road to get out of the way of other traffic. The service engine warning lamp was on after the engine shut off and stopped running. The car was towed to a service station, and they too could not get the car to start. The mechanic's troubleshooting ultimately found the engine's internal timing chain had broken, causing multiple of other internal engine components to become damaged. The engine required detailed repair to replace the damaged engine parts to get it to start operating again. The costs for the repairs were over $5000. 00.
Timing chain and tensioner rattle. Known recall issue but not showing recall.
Timing chain defective.
Engine has developed the "death rattle" at low rev and low temperature , indicating a failing, defective timing chain and tensione.
Cvt transmission sticking in 2nd gear.
The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost all power and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that something was loose in the engine and that the engine needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
"tamara recall" timing chain.
I purchased my 2008 Mini Cooper 3 years ago and it's currently around 78k my car was diagnosed with timing chain stretched and possibly engine damage. However Mini Cooper USA doesn't want to reimburse the money I'd pay out of pocket myself.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that when shifting into first gear the vehicle easily switched into the reverse position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage 46,000. Ad.
On 15 Aug 2015 I purchased a 2008 Mini Cooper 2d hatc with 122,629 miles for $6,325 with no warranty in stanford, nc from karas auto sales, inc. On 27 oct 2015 the Mini Cooper broke down while driving and pulled it over beside the road. The wrecker service took the Mini to a mechanic. The mechanic stated the timing chain had broke and there was major engine damage and the repair bill will be from 8k to 10k in repair cost. Mini had approximately 125k miles on it. I've heard of a lot of complaints with those Minis with those same issues happening anywhere from 30k miles to over 100k miles from 2007-2010 models. Nothing else has been spent on the car for repair. I'm not wasting anymore money on that junk Mini Cooper. It's to late for the lemon law to be applied. Can anything get done so that I can implement a lawsuit and receive any money for that from BMW or and the dealer or is it a waste of time? thank you in advance.
In the spring 2014 I purchased a 2008 Mini Cooper 2d hatc with around 98,0000 miles for $14,000 with warranty in ivrington, NJ from springfield auto group auto sales. In January 2015 I had a tune up done and the mechanic reported to me after doing a engine didiagnostic test that there was a problem with my immediately reported the problem to my warranty company that was provided through my the car loan company credit acceptance. The warranty company refused to pay for engine to be dropped out of the car to find out what the problem was. They advise me that I would have to pay for the engine to be dropped out of the car to be and checked out before they pay for anything. In October 2015 the Mini Cooper engine ffinally broke down while driving I had to pulled it over while driving up route 280. The wrecker service took the Mini to a mechanic. The mechanic stated the timing chain had broke and there was major engine damage and the repair bill will be from 2k to rebuild the engine and 8k for a new one and I still own 11k to bank for the car. The car has approximately 1o6k miles on it. I've heard of a lot of complaints with those Minis with those same issues happening anywhere from 30k miles to over 100k miles from 2007-2010 models. Nothing else has been spent on the car for repair. I'm not wasting anymore money on that junk Mini Cooper. It's to late for the lemon law to be applied. Can anything get done so that I can implement a lawsuit and receive any money for that from BMW or and the dealer or is it a waste of time? thank you in advance.
Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re 2008 Mini Cooper (attn: josiah manzo) document is hard to read. The consumer stated the timing chain. As a result, the engine to fail.
Car has had issues with cvt transmission. Yesterday I was told that it needed to be replaced. At urging of other Mini owners in the same situation, I am reporting problem to your agency in hopes to have BMW recall the cars and replace the faulty transmissions.
Stretched timing chain seems to be a common issue with this model, but recall is only on the type s models.
The sensors on this car were no good. It did not inform me that there wasn't any oil or coolant I'm the car. I only had the car for two weeks after we discovered the dealership did not inspect or service the car like they promised. On 9/10, the car turned off while I was driving and wouldn't turn back on. Two mechanics have told me the car is no good and I am not at fault for the defects. The entire time the car was in my possession, the sensors did not warn me about any services the car needed. I have been going back and forward with the dealership about the defects. I returned the car, asked for a full refund, and they have yet to do anything to honor my wishes.
Sound of the engine rattle nosie when stars in the moring.
Dear ms. Melissa piccinich, I am writing to you in regards to my Mini Cooper VIN# wmwmf33578tt59216. Firstly, I am aware of two recall notices, id# 91516 and id # 87587. I believe I should have been notified of these recalls but to date have not received a letter. Several times I indicated the sensory warning came on with engine malfunction. This concerns me, because since I purchased this vehicle, I have had catastrophic failures before 45,000miles. I have brought it to the Mini service center for these failures, including: replacing spark plugs, faulty coil pack, faulty latch, brake replacement, catalytic converter failure, on-board computer replacement, total replacement of the transmission and currently, the solenoid valve replacement which is not yet fixed. I have enclosed copies of my invoices for these problems and service visits. Gary, the technician at Mini of camarillo, stated this last problem (the solenoid valve) apparently is related to the vanos although the engine light came on/off with caution message engine malfunction catalytic converter. I took it out for a test drive with him it still had the same exact jolt thrashing back and forth motion hard enough it is felt on the seat. Rebecca at Mini of camarillo informed me in order to repair the ignition coil and replace the spark plugs previously replaced at the calabasas service center I have to pay a substantial amount of money in order to fix this current problem. I don't understand this since the time I brought the vehicle on may 24th the car still shakes violently while exiting out of the freeway and on frequent stops. These continued mechanical problems with my Mini Cooper have required it to remain unrepaired and out of service at the Mini service center now for a week to be mechanically safe to drive.
The contact owns a 2008 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle’s temperature started to increase and the temperature warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the thermostat was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.
I was driving around and I began loosing power to my car, so I stopped and then I couldn't get it started again. I was in the process of calling a tow company when I popped the hood and when I lifted it up I could smell gasoline and noticed a cloud of fumes so I backed up and it caught fire so I called 911 and now my cars virtually gone. I come across some Mini Cooper owners club forum and its apparently happened to other people and also on youtube. Or it seems like it was the same thing since they caught fire in the engine first too. I called Mini and they are going to have me tow it there so they can diagnose it to determine what happened.
Mini Coopers years 2008 and 2009 have a issue which I believe is known by Mini USA, but they have failed to initiate a voluntary recall. These vehicles have a timing chain that can prematurely fail (in my case at approximately 25,000 miles). If the timing chain fails while the vehicle is being driven, it will cause the vehicle to slowly come to a full stop. In the event the vehicle is being driven in a highway, this stop could cause a severe accident that potentially can involve many vehicles. This is a very serious issue, because most Mini owners would not expect a timing chain to fail so prematurely.