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WMWMF73547T••••••2008 Mini COOPER S
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2008 Mini COOPER S build (18 vs 7).
18on this build
136on the model
19builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 9Power Train 3Air Bags 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2011
The contact owned a 2007 mini cooper. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle engulfed in flames. The fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. The fire department stated that the fire was caused by an electrical failure. There were three vehicles…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2018
Takata recall, I have a 2007 mini cooper that only has 84000 miles and have had to have the time chain replace 4 times. The repair garage is telling me that mini keeps updating the kits for every repair. The time chain was replaced in 2009, 2012,2016,2018. Once thing they did…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jun 2017
As soon as car begins to move the dsc error appears and the dsc no longer works. I have been told that the szl module that controls this has failed and apparently does this with other mini's as well
Air BagsOct 2016
2007 mini cooper s airbag light with warning on navigation screen saying seat belt tensioner or belt force limiter has a problem and passenger airbag is off. Odometer is 76,000 when problem started
EngineJun 2016
Engine, thermostat, gasket, radiator, coolant tube, and battery went out on the v at the same time. It was running rough and just stop running
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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 WMWMF73547TT80773 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.