Mini Cooper Convertible owners have reported 14 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle overheat (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Vehicle Overheat problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Timing Tensioner problems | |
| Engine Stall problems |
The environmental air catalyst (eac) sensor on my 2016 Mini failed two years ago when I had only 25,000 miles on the car. (the car now has 30,200 miles on it; I do not drive it very much). Nhtsa worked with Mini/BMW several years ago, and Mini extended a limited warranty for this sensor to 15 Read details...
My car I bought as a pre-own and the owner before e had leaks as well. These leaks caused electrical damage on the circuit boards that made the circuit board shoulder and heat up so hot it almost went on fire. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, it would vibrate as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 23,000. Read details...
Rattling noise from the passenger side of the engine. Took to Mini, timing chain was streched out. 2000k fix car has less than 84k miles. Had the same problem about 13 months ago. Said it was the tensioner but chain was fine. That was at 64k miles. In 13months spent 3k on the same issue. Read details...
Issues with oil system have lead to engine head failure where oil in mixing with coolant. The coolant reservoir was full of oil. I am experiencing loss of engine power while driving and stalling when coming to a stop. I've been told that it is too dangerous to drive. Read details...