Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2007 Mini Cooper Us. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine turbo-charger (two problems).
1. I was unloading a few things from the back of car. 2. The failure is that the stock Mini cooper s tailpipe extend beyond the rear bumper which is right where you have to stand to access the trunk. The consequences are that I got a big circular burn on my calf when I leaned in to grab something. Read details...
The hood (right above the hood scoop) on my r56 07 Mini cooper s is extremely hot after any driving at all. It's literally hot enough to melt the plastic on the hood. This is well over 200 degrees f and is a huge safety hazard to not only myself but any individual passing by the car. Read details...
(1) a deise-like rattling noise, not in time with the engine, coming from under the hood on start-up. The noise would eventually go away as the engine warmed up. As time progressed, the noise grew louder and took longer to subside. Vehicle was eventually turned over to the dealer for evaluation. Read details...