Four problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible based on all problems reported for the 2009 Cooper Convertible.
Timing chain guides are broke into alot of pieces into the engine.
While driving the car the engine stalls due to timing chain issues . These timing chain issues were part of a safety recall but this car's VIN number doesn't qualify! the car will stall at full speed.
Electrical failure since day one bought car as a pre-own. Prior owner history same issues as me. My car almost went on fire, poor performance , leaks and leaks with no reload from $6,000+ repairs. Still leaking. Suspected water damage causing electrical or just faulty electrical. Bulbs go out when car not even driven, canopy broke at service dept and they won't repair free of charge. Battery did not work and issues with key fob recognition.
Timing chain problems at 75,000 miles on base model 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible. Well known "death rattle" when engine first starts. Also oil dipstick will not go fully back into the tube (sticks out about 4 inches). Dealer and Mini contacted. Dealer says timing chain issue and quoted ~$1400 repair. Also said oil pan needs replacing, another ~$300. Mini not willing to pay for repair. Well known problem. 500,000 Mini's recalled (s model). Not sure why base model was not included in this recall. It should be.
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Stall problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Vehicle Overheat problems | |
| Timing Tensioner problems |