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WMWMF3C57AT••••••2010 Mini COOPER
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2010 Mini COOPER build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
85on the model
34builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 4Engine And Engine Cooling 1Power Train 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMar 2023
The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
Exterior LightingJun 2021
Some how from one day to another the Signal doesn’t works for any dirección, horn, high lighting doesn’t work, only works the posición light but doesn’t respond if I use the control to turn off or change the option
Power TrainApr 2019
Mini cooper timing chain tensoner defect. I have a r56 hardtop 2010 mini cooper. My car started having issues like turning off while driving. A rattling noise under the hood, especially on the passenger side of the car. While I was driving I heard a loud snap noise and my car…
EngineOct 2016
Timing chain issues that would make car randomly rattle then just turn off in the middle of traffic or at a stop light. Car would skip gears as well. Our 2009 has the same issues and mini has told us it is the timing chain as well. We spent over $1800 fixing this issue that…
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2013
I had just parked in our garage and got out to get items out of the trunk of the car. My leg touched the tail pipe of the car and there was in instant burn to the calf of my leg. It only took one second. It was the size of a quarter and skin was burned off instantly. It is quite…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WMWMF3C57ATZ64679 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.