Two problems related to engine turbo-charger have been reported for the 2007 Mini Cooper Us. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Mini Cooper Us based on all problems reported for the 2007 Cooper Us.
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. I'm deathly afraid that this will either start a fire in my garage or cause an individual to accidentally burn themselves on the hood of my car. I have already been burned from this once by placing my hand on the hood.
Extreme hood temperature due to turbo in excess of 225 degrees f due to extreme temperatures burns to body parts up to 2nd degree can occur if hood of car is touched. Damage to plastic hoodscoop on car. . . Basically it is melting and deforming I replaced the hood scoope and refrain from touching the hood for about an hour after the car is shut off. This is a problem if I am going to have work done on the car.