2006 MINI Cooper: sudden loss of power

6 of the 200 complaints about the 2006 MINI Cooper describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 92,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2017
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
2
2011
4
2010
3
2009
3
2008
4
2007
1
2006
6
2005
33
2004
24
2003
21
2002
8

What owners say

Filed May 26, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 118,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the power steering pump was replaced however the failure recurred the next day. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and unknown repairs were performed. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. On a separate occasion, the alternator failed and was not replaced. The contact mentioned that the engine cooling fan also failed to function, which caused the radiator to be replaced twice. The engine was replaced at a different time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 52,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power. Also, when making a left or right turn, the engine light illuminated for a second and dimmed. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be located. The failure recurred. In addition, while driving 54 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and it began to smoke and leak oil. The dealer diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started losing power. The accelerator pedal was being depressed with no response. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and was able to be driven home at a low rate of speed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2012 · Engine · 92,000 miles · MO

Car lost power and started running and idling very rough. Service shop discovered that the nylon caps for the hydraulic lash valves had deteriorated and cracked and in some cases had fallen completely off having a negative affect on the engine compression. The original caps are bright yellow and after use and heat they turn orange/brown. Internet research shows some mini's have steel lash caps. Seems that a engine component susceptible to heat damage should not be made of nylon/plastic. The car has a total of 18 of these lash caps and at least 12 are clearly cracked. There are currently no replacement parts available from mini or in the aftermarket. Mini's only solution is to replace the entire rocker arms which is a very costly repair when the only failure is small nylon caps.

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Engine · 47,000 miles · TN

2006 bmw mini cooper, 2 door. Car suddenly loses power, shudders and engine shuts down. Occurs randomly. Has occurred 6 times since car was purchased, most recent occurrence september 2010. Each time car was taken to dealer. Each time dealer said it was fixed. Dealer does not share engineering information; so, I cannot determine exactly what was done. Dealer had to get mini cooper engineers for consultation on several occasions. Repair orders mention a part called the vanos on several occasions. Sudden lose of power appears to me to be a safety issue. Dealer has not been able to repair. Mini cooper of north america has said there is no problem for them to remedy.

Filed May 4, 2009 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle proceeded to lose power; however, the contact managed to move out of the way of traffic. He restarted the vehicle after a few minutes and drove to his residence. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.