Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
I received a recall notice from Mini USA dated July 2023. The recall issue date is in may 2023. The notice states the footwell control module (frm) can become corroded and can increase the risk of fire or injury. The letter states they do not have a remedy available, but one is in development. That was over a year ago now and no further action has been relayed by Mini USA. All current information on the recall states it is still not something they can remedy as of today, October 30, 2024. The issue included in the recall seems dangerous and has prohibited me from driving the car since receiving the recall notice. Therefore, the car is not able to be used without fear of fire and/or injury. The notice states to file a complaint with the NHTSA if the issue is unable to be remedied within a reasonable period of time. I believe that 18 months is more than reasonable time to have a remedy for this issue and none is forthcoming at this time. Therefore, I am filing this complaint. I am including a sample of the letter that I received rather than the actual one that includes my personal information.
Replaced thermostat, heater stopped working, vehicle overheated what seems to be a faulty water pump or thermostat, car smoked intensely drove short distance- thermostat melted- motor blew. This vehicle was well maintained***.
Low oil indicator doesn't light up until the oil levels are critically low. Dealer states that they've seen this happen a lot and it's "normal. " cost me over $4,000 to fix it at the dealer. 3rd door (suicide door) lock mechanism sticks/breaks down. After getting it fixed, the latch itself broke down.
After hearing a rattling while idling at a stop sign and then driving down the road, there was a terrible noise that came from the engine and the car lost all power. My husband pushed the car to the side of the road and opened the hood. It appeared that the timing chain had busted out of the top of the engine cover. We were very concerned as this could have happened on the highway, which he had just exited. We have been doing research and have found several others that have had this same issue in the Mini and would like to see it come to a resolution, as our mechanic is advising us that the cost of repair will be upwards for $6,000 and Mini is not covering cost of repair. We are wondering if there is a recall on these vehicles. We have read that their is an active class action suite, as well.
The manufacturer's provided drivers side floor mat slides up over both the brake pedal and accelerator causing unintentional braking and/or acceleration. I emailed the manufacturer regarding this problem, but so far no response.