Power Train Related Problems of the 2009 Mini Cooper S

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2009 Mini Cooper S. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not engage (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mini Cooper S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
15
Transmission Not Engage problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2009 Mini Cooper S

The Power Train problem

Vehicle was in motion at 55-60 mph. Vehicle cut off and would not start or turnover. 15 minutes of rest and car was started and rpms were fluttering. Mini cooper of grand rapids stated the timing chain was "most likely" "out".   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

Engine all of a sudden starts making a rattling noise. Took it in to dealer, timing chain guides had broken and chain was stretched. Was informed there was a Mini campaign about this but my vehicle was not included. Expensive repair and potentially dangerous situation if chain had broken.   Read details...


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