Seven problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2011 Mini Cooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Mini Cooper based on all problems reported for the 2011 Cooper.
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 fine to drive. This car was purchased for my 16yr old son as a daily driver. After multiple weeks of the car being at the Mini of tempe dealership, they released the car back to me because there is "nothing wrong" with the car. I took it to another specialized Mini mechanic in the area for a second opinion. This mechanic states the cause of intermittent failure is from the auxillary coolant pump for the turbo. This is the same part that was a safety recall for potential fire. I have no record of this part ever being replaced. As described in the recall, the car is at risk of fire. Recall campaign # si m17 03 12.
Changed out the battery and now my windows and lights and locks are not working.
I had several repairs recently that I found that were part of a recall after the fact. This includes the electric auxilillary water pump and timing chair replacement and repair of damaged parts. They refused to reimburse me for the water pump repair that should have been covered. Secondly, when the timing chain fails as it did in my case can cause $2000- $5000+ in damages. My shop is stating this would be a very expensive repair. There is information that the timing chain warranty was extended because of a class action lawsuit and is now covered up to 100,000 miles. I am well within that range. My goal is to get compensation for the recall work and coverage for the timing chain.
2011 Mini Cooper. Consumer writes in regards to electric coolant pump safety recall.
Half engine light come on during driving while change lane on the freeway, and going up hell. Not losing power turbo working fine. Dealer replace vacuum pump but not fix the problem. Half engine light come off when you drive from park while pressing the gas pedal increasing rpm to 15oo, on the freeway or up on the hell the half light come back on. Dealer can not diagnose the problem.
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse from a residential garage, black smoke emitted from under the hood. The contact was able to put the fire out under the hood with a garden hose. The fire department was not contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 3,000.
I have been having problems with my 2011 Mini countryman s all4 in regards to check engine indicator. I have taken my car for service of the check engine indicator 4 times now. Each time it has been caused by fuel in the charcoal filter system. Each time I have been told it is from overfilling the fuel tank, which I do not do. I am careful to stop fueling the first time the pump kicks off, especially after the first time this happened. The first 2 times the dealer changed the charcoal filter at no cost. The 3rd time they changed the fuel tank at no charge. I had no problems for about a year, and the check engine indicator came on again on 12/18/13, I scheduled service as soon as possible. Turns out that for the 4th time fuel was in the charcoal filter. The dealer can't seem to find the source of the problem and this is very annoying to say the least. Would like to turn in the car now, lease ends in 7 months, and stay away from BMW and Mini from now on!!.