2007 MINI Cooper: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · ME

The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine, ABS, and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning lights remained illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the foot well control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2023 · Engine · RI

On 2014 a Class Action Lawsuit was filed against BMW OF NORTH AMERICA for claims regarding MINI COOPER models. Answering your questions as follows: -The failing component was the timing chain tensioner -Yes, engine stalled at any speed -No, dealer did not acknowledge the real problem -No, dealer did not told me about the Class Action Lawsuit, did not advice me of any preventive repair or to install a new timing chain tensioner, when the component failed dealer told me that the problem was a jumping timing chain ; the same excuse as in the lawsuit. -There was only an engine light, not any other warning light There were two repairs, the first for $ 2,629.10 on 6/18/2016 the second for $ 3,354.93 on 1/13/2017 dealer had a two years parts and labor warranty that didn't honor and in 2016 the lawsuit was active and not of my knowledge. My question is: if the production numbers engraved on the timing chain tensioner cylinder face match or are part of the production batch from the factory for which the class action lawsuit took place ? Numbers top line: 7565868 80-02 Lower line: IV/ IS GERMANY 3 1 0 This is looks like half cero All components (parts) and the vehicle are available for inspection. Once engine is out of timing pistons will hit the valves (interference engine), in my engine broke at least one valve seat, pieces fell into combustion chamber getting stuck between pistons and cylinder walls scratching these, result lost of compression, engine die. Engine was beyond any repair, and still was charged for. Lawsuit for vehicles manufactured goes to April 2007 mine was February 2007 Neither the MINI COOPER dealer or BMW North America corporate offices paid any attention to my complaint.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 87,000 miles · WA

Problem 1: clutch/transmission failed at 50,000 just after warranty. Unable to shift on highway, had to stay in low gear. Transmission was replaced. It failed a second time, was replaced at about 80,000. I believe it is failing again as the clutch is slipping in 1st and 2nd gears; mini cooper says they note no problem. Problem 2: timing chain. Parked, my car would not start easily; started on 3rd try. My car stalled, stopped on the highway as I was slowing down due to traffic. Restarted and continued. No engine light. Driving to mini service, car stalled coming in; had to coast in. Found to be timing chain, valvetronic eccentric shaft, perhaps parts falling into oil pan. $2800 in repairs. When I asked about law suits or recalls over the last 3 years because I've had major performance issues, mini cooper stated no known suits even though there were. I find that there have been suits, and I "missed the window" for the timing chain.

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Engine · 30,899 miles · IL

When I start my car while parked in my garage from cold there is a extremely loud rattle knock noise in the engine. Even if I wait for it to warm up while I am driving there is still a loud engine noise that it make it should like if it is a diesel engine. And afterwards the engine stalls driving on the highway and it looses its RPM while driving making it hazardous and dangerous because it appears to die out on the road while I am driving it.

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Engine · 30,899 miles · IL

When I start my car while parked in my garage from cold there is a extremely loud rattle knock noise in the engine. I wait for it to warm up then I drive it there is still a loud engine noise that it make it sound like if it is a diesel engine. And afterwards the engine stalls and it looses RPM when I am driving on the highway or street making it hazardous and dangerous because the engine chokes and wants to die out on the road while I am driving it.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Engine · 70,000 miles · IL

Catastrophic failure and stall on the highway without warning. No engine light or warning lights. Vehicle stopped and stalled at highway speeds. Vehicle had to be towed. Not drivable. Very dangerous, nearly got hit by semi trucks on highway and other vehicles. Very unsafe. Problem: needed new clutch and flywheel @ cost of $3000 plus towing. This is the 3rd time that this car has had catastrophic engine failure while driving on highway in the past 6 months. The other times were caused by some electrical issues pertaining to the engine. Dealer denied it was timing chain. The mini cooper 2007 needs to be recalled before someone is killed or seriously injured.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Engine · 85,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns 2007 mini cooper. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was merged off road and towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the timing chain was fractured and caused the engine to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.