Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2011 Mini Cooper Us.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems | |
| Timing Tensioner problems |
The contact owns a BMW 2011 Mini cooper. The contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle exhibited a loud clunking noise with the illumination of all of the warning lights. The vehicle begin smoking as he pulled to the side of the road. The contact was able to exit the vehicle just as it ignited into flames, followed by an explosion. The police were called and a report was filed. There were no injuries from the explosion. The vehicle was then towed by the state. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would get back to him at a later date. The failure mileage was approximately 120.
While driving on the highway, the timing chain tensioner broke, causing numerous and several thousand dollars in repair costs.