Table 1 shows 29 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2007 Mini Cooper S. The number one most common problem is related to the timing tensioner (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (33 problems).
Timing chain tensioner broke and messed up the engine Read details...
Vehicle was stationary in my driveway, was not started and was unattended, had not been started in over a week and keys were not in the vehicles. The vehicle spontaneously burst into flames which burned the engine bay and front end of the car before the fire dept. Read details...
I tried to start my car and only heard a spinning sound. First I thought the transmission or starter would need replacing but after having it towed to the Mini dealership, I was informed it is thetiming chain. Read details...