Power Train Problems of Mini Cooper S Convertible

Coils caused problem with ecu - recall is out for some models but not this one. Now it needs new coils and new dme.

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Transmission upshifts and downshifts erratically and/or shifts into neutral without driver input while in motion.

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Motor was fine then all of a sudden all the oil drained out and the motor died all at once no light no alerts just working fine one min complete destroyed the next they want 10k to replace it and the warranty company demands I pay 3400 to have the old motor tested to prove it failed despite the mechanic saying it has and hearing a knocking of the rods on the lower half of the motor Mini cooper vehicles: 2007 through 2010 hardtop (r56), 2008 through 2010 clubman (r55), and 2009 through 2010 convertible (r57) (collectively, the “defective vehicles”). The defective vehicles have a defect within their timing chain tensioners that cost, at Minimum, hundreds of dollars to fix and that can cause extensive engine damage (the “defect”). Unlike most engines made for the consumer market, the prince engine uses a metal timing chain rather than a “belt” made of composite materials. When the prince engine was first introduced in 2004, defendant touted the timing chain’s durability compared to a timing belt, and indicated that the timing chain would remain maintenance-free throughout the full running life of the engine. One of the features of the prince engine defendant has promoted is that the timing chain and tensioner are located inside the engine block. However, actual road use has shown a significant drawback to this design: if the chain fails, damage to the engine can be catastrophic. According to defendant’s warranties and maintenance program, the chain and tensioner do not require service, and the on-board computer does not monitor chain condition. Accordingly, problems with the timing chain tensioner can easily go unnoticed and cause serious damage to the vehicle. A defective timing chain can cause damage to the engine and present serious safety concerns. When a chain tensioner fails, the vehicle will lose all power, even while it is in motion.

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2 days after purchasing a used Mini Cooper S Convertible 2006, the car began to self shit at improper times, causing the engine to rev at high rpm's. I contacted the dealer immediately and he test drove the car trying to get the vehicle to respond the same way. After 15 minutes of driving it the problem did not occur and I was sent on my way. The problem continued to persist when I was at low speeds.

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Travelling at approximately 40mph. Finger was cut 2mm deep by defective peeling/flaking chrome accent on manual transmission shift knob. As a result, finger was bleeding and experienced a shock from the affected nerve throughout the body while vehicle was in motion. Attention to the road was lost for a moment causing me to nearly get into an accident.

When my Mini Cooper S Convertible only had around 85,000 mile on speedometer my transmission would suddenly have difficulty going from 3rd to 4th gear and stall while going down the road and I have almost been rear ended by cars behind me not expecting me to stall. Upon researching web there are many same complaints about this model vehicle. It is a safety issue. Mini USA did not agree to fix the vehicle. I think this should be addressed as a recall before some one is killed.