*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that after washing the vehicle, the battery became drained. The battery was recharged; however, the interior lights and power windows became inoperable. The contact stated that the front headlights and taillights became stuck in the "ON" position. The contact stated the check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated. The contact disconnected the battery to prevent the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the contact received conflicting information each time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several…
Sep 27, 2026 · 152,000 milesEngine
When I bought the car, John, a sales representative, promised me that he would have the car inspected by a mechanic before finalizing the paperwork, addressing issues with the tire pressure monitor, tail light sensor, and license plate light. However, the mechanic couldn't fix these issues, and Mike, the owner, directed me to his âpersonal mechanicâ in San Bruno. After multiple reschedules from Mike, the car began to display an engine malfunction error. I informed Mike, and he advised me to mention the issue to the mechanic when I brought the car in. When I finally took the car to his mechanic, I was told that there were no errors, but the error lights needed to be reset at a different…
Nov 19, 2024Electrical system
MINI/BMW ISSUED RECALL INFORMATION MAY OF 2023 FOR THE FRM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, AS OF 12/30/2024 THEY ARE STILL UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, TOYOTA WEBSITE SAYS THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON A RESOLUTION. DEALERS OFFER NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE RECALL WAS ISSUED. NHTSA Recall Number - 23V337
Dec 30, 2024Electrical system
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Mar 29, 2024Electrical system
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact stated that water was entering the motherboard and fuse box. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Mar 1, 2020 · 50,000 milesAir bags
THE PASSENGERS SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND IT WON'T ALLOW ANY AIRBAG TO ACTIVATE. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON AND IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS, AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED.
Jul 31, 2018 · 54,000 milesSteeringCrash
I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN GOING ON A 35MPH STREET AND MY CAR DID NOT TURN RIGHT WHEN I TRIED TO GO INTO A STREET AND IT WENT STRAIGHT INTO A TREE AND MY CAR WAS ALMOST OR MAY BE TOTALED BECAUSE OF THIS. I BELIEVE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS FAULTY. I COULD HAVE HIT A CONCRETE WALL BUT THE TREE I RAN INTO SAVED MY LIFE. I AM NOT SURE IF THERE HAS BEEN OTHER REPORTS FOR THIS LATELY BUT I WANT TO BE SAFE AND IF THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT FUNCTION RIGHT THEN I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS.
Jun 27, 2018 · 99,999 milesEngine
ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS. ON THE WAY TO THE MINI OF SAN DIEGO DEALERSHIP TO GET AN OIL CHANGE, THE CAR SHUTS DOWN AS I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. I WAS STILL IN MOTION AND ON THE STREET. I WAS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY. I TRIED RESTARTING THE CAR. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. THERE WERE OVERHEATING LIGHTS AND SMOKE A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE SO DISCONTINUED DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL MY APPOINTMENT WITH MINI OF SAN DIEGO. THE DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT, THERE WAS NO INDICATION LIGHT OF OVERHEATING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ONLY 15 MINS AWAY FROM MY HOME. I ALSO FOUND THAT THE MODEL OF MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME REASONS THAT MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR CURRENTLY. MINI OF SAN…
Jan 8, 2018 · 77,200 miles
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