2013 MINI Cooper S Engine Problems

“Thermostat housing failed and leaked. Some vehicle owners have received a Mini extended warranty for 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first. I had to pay for a replacement part and installation at a Mini dealer. Vehicle leaked coolant on garage floor and various parking spots. Mini is reimbursing some owners for this repair. I would like my VIN authorized for reimbursement.”

“On saturday march 19th, 2016 I experienced a major vehicle malfunction with my 2013 Mini paceman s. While traveling nb on the 15 freeway in the #1 or fast lane, I slowed for traffic to a stop, immediately the car temperature light turned on and within seconds it changed to the half engine light. During this time I was able to turn the steering wheel 3 times to attempt to move the vehicle out of traffic lanes to prevent injury and the car died. The vehicle rolled out of the fast lane onto the shoulder where I sat with 3 children inside the car and immediately called for a tow truck. …”

“Yes my Mini Cooper 2013 I was just driving normal speed 35 to 40 miles per hour and all the sudden my engine has just quit and stopped running I was not in any danger or in a crash I was able to move my car off to the side of the road and unfortunately this was only the first time the second time was actually on the highway I was scared to death because I was actually came to a halt on the freeway but I was able to push my car off to the side and be out of Harm's Way my car is now parked in front of my house due to engine failure and I don't know what else to do but I saw this recall and I…”

“I purchased a Mini Cooper S 2013 and noticed the car was hard to handle on the road at all times. The service department had told me that was normal for this type of car. I kept complaining and they finally took the car in to have it checked. They told me it the alignment was bad and the tires needed to be replaced. I was charged for the service, but I believe this was a manufacture defect because the car was like that from the time I drove it off the lot until the time of service. This, is a very serious matter if not only one car is sold like this. …”

“The contact called on behalf of the owner of the 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side window was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed and determined that the body control module and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,137.”