2011 MINI Cooper engine problems

Filed Jan 11, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · AZ

There are no open recalls on my car. I am needing physical proof/documentation that the recall part has been replaced. The car is having issues stalling/losing power while driving. The dealership claims there is nothing wrong with the car and if they can't recreate failure then the car is deemed fine to drive. This car was purchased for my 16yr old son as a daily driver. After multiple weeks of the car being at The Mini of Tempe Dealership, they released the car back to me because there is "nothing wrong" with the car. I took it to another specialized Mini mechanic in the area for a second opinion. This mechanic states the cause of intermittent failure is from the Auxillary Coolant Pump for the Turbo. This is the same part that was a safety recall for potential fire. I have no record of this part ever being replaced. As described in the recall, the car is at risk of fire. Recall campaign #[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 8, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Changed out the battery and now my windows and lights and locks are not working

Filed Sep 18, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I had several repairs recently that I found that were part of a recall after the fact. This includes the Electric Auxilillary Water Pump and Timing Chair replacement and repair of damaged parts. They refused to reimburse me for the water pump repair that should have been covered. Secondly, when the timing chain fails as it did in my case can cause $2000- $5000+ in damages. My shop is stating this would be a very expensive repair. There is information that the timing chain warranty was extended because of a class action lawsuit and is now covered up to 100,000 miles. I am well within that range. My goal is to get compensation for the recall work and coverage for the timing chain.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Engine · 84,000 miles · NJ

Exhaust vanos solenoid failure 06/12/2019. This is a common issue to mini's and bmw's that occurs on a regular basis which interrupts the pollution control system. Bmw who manufactures the part has extended the warranty for this part on bmw's to 10 years but has not yet addressed all the issues that mini owners have had with the particular part. There are two in the engine and they are identical (intake/exhaust) cost to replace is over $500. Why does bmw get a replacement and mini owners have to pay. The car goes into a limp mode when failure occurs, so still drivable but at reduced power. This is a common issue and prevalent in both mini forums and bmw forums. The warranty should be extended for mini owners part # 11-36-8-610-388. It is a defective design by the manufacturer.

Filed Jul 13, 2019 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NM

Thermostat & housing plus water pump have been replaced. Car still runs temps in excess of 230 before fan will come on. I am fearful the engine may get on fire due to heat and therefore, I am not driving it. Took it to the dealer and they removed 2 relays, one of which controlled the engine fan. I replaced the relay.

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper. While driving, a burning odor entered the vehicle through the air vents and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine light sensor and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to ray catena mini of westchester (located at 543 tarrytown rd, white plains, ny 10607, (914) 347-6464) where it was diagnosed that the intake boot and all the connectors for the turbo hoses melted. In addition, a leak was found in the oil hose. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v248000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: 11105312. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Engine · OR

2011 mini cooper. Consumer writes in regards to electric coolant pump safety recall. *ld

Filed Apr 5, 2018 · Engine · 56,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The check engine indicator illuminated before and after the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 17, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

Half engine light come on during driving while change lane on the freeway, and going up hell. Not losing power turbo working fine. Dealer replace vacuum pump but not fix the problem. Half engine light come off when you drive from park while pressing the gas pedal increasing RPM to 15oo, on the freeway or up on the hell the half light come back on. Dealer can not diagnose the problem.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Engine · 65,000 miles · MI

There is a loud clanging coming from the motor, the engine lost oil, it is being towed to a mechanic - the diagnosis is a bad timing chain tensioner, the car has about 65,000 miles, there was a recall for 2008 - 2010 minis for this problem