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2007 MINI Cooper Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
9%of 117 total for the year
Median mileage
66,845miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 MINI Cooper, 9% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,845 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The car had a hard time getting up to 65mph . There was a lack of acceleration from a dead stop to cruising speed. The car had a water pump and radiator installed 4 months prior to my trouble. Mini told me that my timing belt tensioner had broke .I needed to have a new timing belt installed because it had stretched .it was no longer able to keep the timing correct .I asked why when they changed to water pump they didn't see the broken tensioner. They had no answer .”

NHTSA complaint #10553241, filed 2013-11, 152,000 miles

“I've been a loyal Mini Cooper for years now but recently my car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. I got it towed, and they said my timing chain tensioner came off and literally sliced some part of the engine. There has been talks about the recall, but they have not made it official because it will cost them millions to do so. Mini Cooper did confirm that there were defected timing chains and I know some dealerships changed the timing chain for free because of this known defect. …”

NHTSA complaint #10505281, filed 2013-04, 69,000 miles

“I've been a loyal Mini Cooper customer for years now but recently my car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. I got it towed, and they said my timing chain tensioner came off and literally sliced some part of the engine. There has been talks about a recall, but they have not made it official because it will cost them millions to do so. Mini Cooper did confirm that there were defected timing chains and I know some dealerships changed the timing chain for free because of this known defect. …”

NHTSA complaint #10505293, filed 2013-04, 69,000 miles

“Mini Cooper, 2007, 81000 miles. With minimal advance warning (a rattle that began when car was started that morning) timing chain broke, leading to catastrophic engine failure. Car was stopped and blocking traffic on busy two lane bridge during morning commute until it was towed away. No previous issues, warnings emerged from this vehicle. Was maintained regularly and because of noise on start, I was intending to take it in immediately. In fact, I was on the way to the garage when the failure occurred.”

NHTSA complaint #10409134, filed 2011-06, 81,000 miles

“I had this car serviced about 4 times during the 4 yr warranty period. Just after the warranty period, the car was checked for brake job and I was informed that the water pump leaks. I think the coolant provable was leaking prior to expiration of warranty but I was not informed. I bought 3 cars in 2007 (honda and lexus) and none of them has this issue. 1. Engine coolant leaks. Replace water pump. 2. Engine hood latch won't open. Failed remote latch. The Mini Cooper estimate will cost me $800 to replace the water pump. …”

NHTSA complaint #10437454, filed 2011-11, 49,025 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201512%
201426%
201212%
201156%
201089%
200943%
20081311%
2007119%
200695%
200582%
200462%
2003227%
2002116%
2001117%

Other parts of the 2007 MINI Cooper

Air bags
47 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 MINI Cooper

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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