Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2007 Mini Cooper S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 mph, the parking brake engaged, and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact manually pulled the parking brake lever several times until the parking brake released. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.