Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2009 Mini JCW. The number one most common problem is related to the engine rattling and whining sounds (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (two problems).
Engine makes a loud rattling noise like it has no oil pressure, not just on startup but for as long as a few blocks of driving. It has done this 6 times in the first 2,000 miles of ownership. I am concerned that severe internal damage is being done to the engine if I continue to dive it this way. Read details...
The oil supply and return line connections at the turbo have failed and sprayed oil onto a very hot turbo causing a high risk of fire. Read details...
2009 Mini cooper s, only 3600 miles, suffers from what is commonly known as cold start rattle/knock. Upon starting dead cold engine, a loud and violent syncopated knock (similar to a metal hammer hitting metal) emanates from the engine on the glove compartment side, and lasts for about 30 seconds. Read details...