Mini Cooper owners have reported 1 problem related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mini Cooper based on all problems reported for the Cooper.
While sitting at a red light the engine shut off and would not start, car had to be towed. A few days later it was found that the timing chain had broke. With only 69,000 miles it is unheard of that a timing chain breaks. The repair cost was $5159. 60.
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