Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2003 Mini Cooper S. The number one most common problem is related to the car stall (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (three problems).
Vehicle will sometimes stall without warning. Vehicle has the latest version of engine controller software that has corrections for stalling. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Read details...
8/13/2014- I was stopped at a stop sign in a mall parking lot and smoke started billowing out from under the right front side of the car and at the same time started coming through the vents into the cabin of the car. I tried to shut off the car, but it would not turn off. Read details...
Vehicle hesitates (stimbles) upon acceleration resulting in a serious saftey concern. Also, the vehicle yo-yos upon deceleration. Read details...