Mini Cooper owners have reported 3 problems related to fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (under the gasoline fuel system 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.
2007 Mini Cooper. Consumer states problem with fuel line the consumer stated she noticed a very strong smell of gas inside the vehicle. The next day, the smell wa worse. She took the vehicle to her local mechanic to see what the problem was. According to the mechanic, the fuel line had been worn through from improperly installed heater hose clamps, which was an original installation from the factory. Over time, the clamps rubbed through the fuel line, which led to gas leaking from the fuel line, and spraying onto the exhaust manifold. The consumer stated the fuel line has since been modified on later models.
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Driving home the car stalled and caught fire. Mini USA experts were unable to diagnose the root of the fire. The consumer spoke to 2 other different car experts who were positive that the problem was a defective fuel line that continued to pump fuel all over the engine parts.
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Re; fire in Mini Cooper. The consumer stated that the fire immediately burned through the inside of the new vehicle and engulfed the entire vehicle with flames. Experts tell the consumer that the fire is a result of a defective fuel line that continued to pump fuel all over the car and engine parts.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems | |
| Fuel Injection Rail problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems |