Mini Cooper Problems
No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Mini Cooper reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
- Diesel
- Engine
- Recall
- Transmission
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
Mini Cooper 2009: Diesel blows black smoke
I would take it back to the dealer and demand it be fixed, there is something wrong with it and the idea that it would be fixed by revving the living daylights out of it is dumb.
Mini Cooper 2003: Supercharger noises
You would need to have someone experienced in superchargers and turbochargers to listen to your engine to really determine whether or not it was the bearings in the blower. Rather than replace the supercharger see if it can be rebuilt, there are specialists who can do that work.
Mini Cooper 2006: What fuel should I use?
Mini says the Mini Cooper is suitable to run on E10, which is cheaper than regular unleaded and has a higher octane rating. That's the way I would go.
Mini Cooper 2002: Damp and musty smell
IT IS not really a good solution because it's not addressing the cause of the problem. It might not smell but it could be causing rust. You should be looking for displaced seals and that sort of thing to find the leak and fix it properly.
Mini Cooper 2008: What is the oil change interval?
THE system is the same as used on BMWs and works fine. With today's engine technology and modern oils, there's no problem with the longer service intervals. I would stick to the recommended intervals and I wouldn't have a non-dealer mechanic service it while it's under warranty.
