Mini Cooper Clubman owners have reported 2 problems related to engine belts and pulleys (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly shut complete off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the timing belt was faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 64,000. Jft.
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The timing chain assembly is failing after having the car for less than 5,000 miles after buying it used from a Mini dealership who had performed their usual inspections and resale maintenance. Apparently the timing chain is inside the engine casing and the metal chain runs along a plastic guide. The top portion of the plastic guide has, it appears, failed, causing a very loud engine noise and risking complete timing failure which, of course, could potentially present serious mechanical and safety issues if it happens at high speed. I have found wide reports of this happening similarly in other cars, however after a quick search, I don't see this issue listed on this NHTSA site, so I thought it should be added. . Read more...
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Timing Tensioner problems | |
| Water Pump problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Loud Engine Noise problems | |
| Engine Failure problems | |
| Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems |