Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Mini Cooper S

Mini Cooper S owners have reported 17 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Mini Cooper S


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Mini Cooper S

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40 mph, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel pump was defective, and the fuel pump was   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

Cold start issues and eventual "check engine" triggered by deffective high pressure fuel pump. Dealer replaced under warranty. Additional problem with excessive heat from engine causing warping of plastic hood scoop (3rd replacement).   Read details...

The Fuel Injection Rail problem

Brand new vehicle was towed in for repair at 7,308 miles 1/27/10 vehicle was brought in for service due to misfires 1/27/810. Mini service cleaned fuel system and provided "curtesy" first time injector service.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

The plastic gas tank of the 2006 Mini cooper was punctured by debris on rt 3 near chelmsford, massachusetts. Several gallons of gasoline were lost due to the puncture.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel and the vehicle would make a loud noise. The dealer diagnosed that fuel line was clogged, which made it difficult for the fuel to flow freely.   Read details...




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