Table 1 shows five common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2009 Mini Cooper Us. The number one most common problem is related to the timing tensioner (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the radiator (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Timing Tensioner problems | |
| Radiator problems | |
| Engine Failure problems | |
| Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems | |
| Coolant Leaking problems |
Vehicle starting making a rattling noise in the left front timing chain area, took to local mechanic and he advised one of the timing tensioners had snapped, probably due to the timing chain having too much slack, I was advised that there may be a recall on these as it seems to be happening a lot. Read details...
Radiator hose ruptures when vehicle is driven to the point that the front tires touch curb (perpendicular) during parking maneuver. Front end is too low to accommodate a standard curb. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Mini cooper s us. On several occasions, while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...