Mini Cooper S Clubman owners have reported 47 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's timing tensioner (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When I bought the car, john, a sales representative, promised me that he would have the car inspected by a mechanic before finalizing the paperwork, addressing issues with the tire pressure monitor, tail light sensor, and license plate light. Read details...
Driving car to work and died as I was going through an 4 way intersection, car was in motion with multiple vehicles around me. I had to get out and push the car out of the intersection and off the road. Tried to start with no success. Car was low on fuel so suspected it to be empty. Read details...
Smoke began coming from hood vents, inspected and found oil leaking onto exhaust manifold and the turbo heat shield from the oil tube feeding the turbo where it was crimped together. I was close to home and continued, when the engine cooled I found that I could remove the oil line from the fitting Read details...
The vehicle is a 2010 and was purchased new. In 2012 the vehicle was brought in to the dealer because it idled and ran rough. The dealer repaired and/or replaced the timing chain. It had approximately 10,000 miles on it. Read details...
Passenger seat air bag sensor mat has been tripping the fault to light up the dashboard and over head lamps telling the driver the airbag is disengaged, with or without a passenger in the seat. Previous year Mini's as well as same year Mini's have been affected causing Mini to extend a warranty or Read details...