Mini Cooper Clubman S owners have reported 26 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's timing tensioner (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Timing chain jumped off of dead center. Had to replace timing chair to new upgraded assembly. Cost was around $1200. 00. Upset because this has been happening to a lot of Mini coopers. Should have some kind of recall to consumers. BMW knows about this. Was driving home from out of state. Read details...
My 2008 Mini cooper s clubman appears to be having a problem with the tim ing chain tensioner and timing chain. The noise is steadily getting worse. After reading about the class action lawsuits around the united states I am now afraid to drive the car. Read details...
The bango fitting on top of the turbo started randomly and excessively leaking oil while idling in my driveway. Could have caused a fire. Going to have to replace the oil intake line, oil, and do a engine cleaning. Read details...
Mini Cooper Clubman S rough rattle in the engine compartment upon ignition of the vehicle. Sounds like a lifter. Continues until 1 minute of operation then subsides. Read details...
Thermostat failure, as diagnosed by dealer. Car undriveable. World wide backorder on the part for 2007-2010 Mini coopers. No known date of when the part will be available (or if) and the dealer in bedford nh, stated over 17,000 of these parts are on backorder. Read details...