Table 1 shows nine common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2011 Mini Cooper. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine oil leaking (two problems).
There are no open recalls on my car. I am needing physical proof/documentation that the recall part has been replaced. The car is having issues stalling/losing power while driving. The dealership claims there is nothing wrong with the car and if they can't recreate failure then the car is deemed Read details...
Timing chain issue lead to oil leak in engine. 2008-2010 models have been recalled after a class action lawsuit was filed for the same issue. My model is one year outside the official BMW recall. I took my car in for routine maintenance. Read details...
There is a loud clanging coming from the motor, the engine lost oil, it is being towed to a mechanic - the diagnosis is a bad timing chain tensioner, the car has about 65,000 miles, there was a recall for 2008 - 2010 Minis for this problem Read details...