Power Train Problems of Mini Cooper Countryman

Timing chain failure which caused engine shut down. This is a known problem with other models. It was not recalled but BMW lost a class action lawsuit for the same problem in the same car, different years. They have not updated or repaired the issue. Very expensive repair.

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Vehicle displays loss of acceleration from stop to take off. This loss of power can last up to seconds. This presents a safety issue in circumstances where the vehicle could be in the middle of an intersection while the loss of power occurs. I've taken the car to Mini 3 times. The first time the coils and plugs were replaced. Second time the issue could not be reproduced. Third time the vehicle was reprogrammed. The car is still displaying the same issue and is intermittent. As of this date, 6/18/2016, the car last displayed this issue on 6/17/2016. I've contacted Mini USA and I am awaiting there reply.

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Upon entering an exit only line on the highway at the end of a 400 mile journey, traffic backed up and came to a stop in the exit only lane. When traffic started moving again, my car which has a manual transmission would not shift from neutral into 1st gear (or any gear). I was stopped and unable to move with traffic moving 50-60 mph behind me and next to me. Cars slammed on brakes to avoid hitting me and one almost hit me after slamming on its breaks and turning sideways. It was one of the most terrifying experiences I have ever encountered. A state police office pulled up behind me after about 5-10 minutes and was able to push me to the breakdown lane. There was a terrible burning smell and considerable smoke from under the car which indicated a catastrophic failure of the clutch. The car was towed to an auto repair shop where I later learned the clutch material had disintegrated entirely and the flywheel was crazed and burned from the extreme heat. Both the clutch and flywheel had to be replaced. The cost to repair the car was over $4000. The car had 78,067 miles on it and prior to the catastrophic failure of the clutch there were only 2 indications of a potential clutch problem when the tachometer fluttered when shifting into hear at about 300 miles prior to the incident and then about 25 miles prior to the incident, indicating to me that the clutch was starting to slip. Other than that, there were no warning lights or other indications of a problem. The car is routinely serviced by the dealer and whenever there is any indication of a problem. I do not drive cars hard. This car is still on its first set of brakes and only its second set of tires. I have driven manual shift cars for many years and know the symptoms of a failing clutch. I consider the near catastrophe that I experienced the result of a major defect in either the clutch or the warning mechanism.

Engine light came on so I went in for a diagnostic. I live 2. 5 hours from a Mini service center. The diagnostic at autozone just listed a bunch of misfires and nothing else. That explained the harsh sounding start and sputtering. As days have gone by, car will lose power in the middle of traffic, struggle up hills, fail to maintain speed limit, and struggle to start in the morning. All these events have occurred less than a month after being serviced at seattle Mini. I'm sure I'm under warranty, but I'm not happy about having to drive 2. 5 hours if I can make it there, for something they seem to have been having complaints about.

I had just accelerated onto the highway when I smelled my clutch burning. I lost power to the wheels, and had to rev the engine in order maintain highway speeds, until I could exit. By the time that I got my car to a safe location, there was no power going to the wheels at all, so my car would not move.

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The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that she placed a cup in the cup holder and something punctured a hole in the cup, causing liquid to leak. A few days later, the vehicle would not shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that they needed to replace the shift assembly. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 7,000.

My car is the Mini countryman all 4 year 2011. As I was driving on tonnele Ave heading towards rt 3 w, the car was on 3rd gear and I shifted to 4th. I felt that the car would not accelerate, and lose power. I had to move to the shoulder, while the car was still "rolling". When I got to the shoulder the car just completely died. The yellow indicator light was on, I looked up from the user's manual, it says, " full engine power is no longer available, you can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have engine checked ASAP. " I then tried to restart the car, it cranked but wouldn't start. I called roadside assistance and tow truck came to tow the car after hour and a half. The next day, service department called and explained to me that there is a sensor malfunction caused the car to lose power. I immediately searched online to see if there is any recalls and or any similar complaints, I found a few other complaints with the same indicator light went off. All these owners have their cars for as little as a month to a couple of months.