general problems of the 2014 Mini Cooper

The fuse box jbe module has a quality assurance problem with a solder connection to the nec low pressure fuel relay. This is a known issue with BMW/Mini. The car suddenly stalls without warning. If the driver is not keen or if traffic patterns do not allow, the car can be left in very dangerous situations on the highway or in the middle of intersection. The repair for this problem is widely distributed online via blogs and youtube, but replacement modules are $1500 (part only) and these modules are not available until at least October 2023. There are no warning lights or other warnings prior to the incident. While I am not aware of any serious injuries, it is only a matter of time before someone is t-boned at an intersections. This part must be immediately recalled due to the safety risk. The images below show the jbe fuse box housing as well as the pcb where the cold solder joint can be seen. I have circled the cold solder joint in the close up picture.

The contact owns a 2014 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph there was smoke detected from the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment or crash. The fire department distinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 84 700.

Turbo charger has systematically failed over the last year, with worsening effects. This causes the car to automatically go into "limp mode" and cuts power. This is dangerous for driving on the highway. This is a common complaint with Mini Coopers with many, but not all years recalled.

Thermostat housing fault code came on while driving. 2014 Mini Cooper hardtop models have a recall. My VIN # does not. Please investigate this and initiate a recall for my VIN.

I have a 2014 Mini Cooper hardtop. I have had this car serviced at least 4 separate times for a recurring issue. Today was very different and unexplainable. I was driving to work on the freeway, my car reaches speeds of 80 at least, but I had slowed to a crawl before the toll plaza. Traffic was the usual heavy traffic. I must have been going 5-10 mph in stop and go traffic. Suddenly, th car started bucking , like it was having trouble downshifting . This is the typical bucking it makes right before the "drive train malfunction: drive moderately. " warning comes on. The engine started ticking (to me that is indicating lack or no oil). "drive train malfunction: drive moderately. " and "drop in oil pressure. Slow to a stop " warnings both came on. I pulled over 3 lanes quickly to the side of the freeway , shut the car off and hoped I was in a safe spot. When the tow truck operator came, he told me oil was underneath my car. Why would a car just spill oil out while driving ? im pretty scared of what has happened to my engine. Car is at the dealer, and I'm really not confident in this car. I have not been confident since all of the problems I have had since purchase.

On two occasions (7/19/14 and 7/29/14), the engine cut-off, putting the car in "accessory mode. " on both occasions, I was driving on a flat road, at low speed. There was no ability to drive the vehicle without completely stopping, putting the car in park, and restarting the car. As a result of being in accessory mode, I had no power steering and was only able to glide over to the side of the road. A message appeared on the car's screen: "transmission not in park, vehicle may roll. " I purchased this vehicle 3 months ago. I am very concerned, and I don't feel safe driving this car. If this were to happen on a highway, there would certainly be a serious accident, as I would not be able to get the car to the shoulder. As evidenced in the gm ignition switch cases, when a car is switched into accessory mode while driving, the airbags are deactivated as well. Should this happen on a busy roadway/highway, and there is an accident, there is the potential that it could be fatal.