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Faults & Fixes

Mar 4, 19Mar 4, 19
F56 3rd Gen MINI // 2014-2022 Faults & Fixes R50 1st Gen MINI // 2000-2007

Opinion: Can MINI Overcome it’s History of Quality Problems?

MINI currently makes the most trouble free small sporty car, ranks highest in class in sales satisfaction and is the 4th highest quality brand sold in America. Put another way, MINI in...

MINI Quality Rises Dramatically Ranking 4th Overall in JD Power Dependability

MINI Cooper S Turbo FAQ: What You Need to Know About Failing Turbos

MINIUSA Is Extending the Warranty on Certain Cooper S Models

F56 3rd Gen MINI // 2014-2022 Faults & Fixes Quality R50 1st Gen MINI // 2000-2007 R56 2nd Gen MINI // 2006-2014

Dare We Say it – MINI Reliability Seems to be Improving

MINI reliability has been uneven over the years. The original R50 generation (2001 – 2007) had issues ranging from premature rust under the door sills to transmission failures. While MINI improved the...

Nov 6, 17Nov 5, 17
F54 Clubman Faults & Fixes

MINI USA Issues Sales Stop & Recall on the MINI Clubman – Fix Coming This Week

According to insiders, MINI USA has issued a delivery Stop & Recall on all MINI Clubman produced from July 1, 2015 through July 14, 2016. According to those in the know the...

Jul 20, 16Jul 20, 16
F56 Two-Door Hardtop Faults & Fixes In the Press

Car & Driver’s Long Term MINI Woes

Wow did Car & Driver have a lemon of a MINI as a long termer. That was our first thought in reading the one year (and 28,000 mile) wrap up. Dissecting the...

Jun 3, 16Jun 1, 16
Faults & Fixes

MINI Timing Chain Tensioner Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached

For those that know the term “timing chain tensioner” all too well this might be music to your ears. Paperwork went out last week to owners and former owners who might be...

Mar 22, 16Mar 20, 16
Mini quality
Ask MotoringFile Faults & Fixes R56 2nd Gen MINI // 2006-2014 R56 Two-Door Hardtop

Ask MF – When Do You Give Up On A Troubled MINI?

Many of us have been there. A surprise repair is one thing. But it’s another thing when there’s an extra digit and the first number starts with a 4. We get a...

Mar 21, 16Mar 21, 16
F57 Convertible Faults & Fixes

MINI USA Delays F57 MINI Convertible Launch

According to internal documents MotoringFile has seen, MINI USA has proactively identified an issue with the new MINI convertible’s soft top. Because of this the launch of the car will be pushed...

Mar 17, 16Mar 16, 16
F56 3rd Gen MINI // 2014-2022 Faults & Fixes Official News

BMWNA and NHTSA Agree on MINI Noncompliance Recall

Official Release: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) today announced it has entered into a Consent Order with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which resolves issues raised in NHTSA’s...

Dec 22, 15Dec 22, 15
Faults & Fixes R50 1st Gen MINI // 2000-2007 Recalls/Campaigns

MINI Recalls 86,000 Cars from 2002-2005 Due to Steering Pump Issues

The R50/R53 generation of MINIs have been acclaimed from day one for their performance. But build quality and mechanical issues continue to plague the cars. This latest recall is dealing with a...

Oct 29, 15Oct 29, 15
F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Two-Door Hardtop Faults & Fixes Official News

BMW & MINI Increase Vehicle Security after Hack

Say what you will about the technical deficiencies that led to the ConnectedDrive hack, BMW & MINI have turned around a fix very quickly. They’ve also used a worldwide over the air...

Feb 2, 15Feb 11, 15
F56 Two-Door Hardtop Faults & Fixes

MINI’s Delivery Stop for the Cooper Model Due to Incorrect Stickers?

Earlier this week we broke that MINI had issues a sales stop of all Cooper models built from December 2013 to December 2014. We’ve now heard from several sources that the issue...

Jan 25, 15Jan 25, 15
F56 Two-Door Hardtop Faults & Fixes Official News

Exclusive: MINI Issues Statement on 2014/2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop Delivery Stop

This weekend MINI USA sent dealers a delivery stop notice on the 2014 and 2015 model year Cooper model (not the Cooper S). We reached out to MINI and they confirmed the...

Jan 22, 15
F56 Two-Door Hardtop Faults & Fixes

Breaking: MINIUSA Orders Delivery Stop on the F56 MINI Cooper

The news is light but certainly looks serious. According to multiple sources at dealers, MINIUSA has issued a delivery stop on all F56 MINI Cooper produced from Dec 2013 to Dec 2014.

Jan 20, 15Jan 20, 15
F56 Two-Door Hardtop Faults & Fixes

Consumer Reports Has MINI Shifter Come off During Driving

File this under things you don’t want to ever have happen. Consumer Reports is reporting that their Cooper S test car’s shifter came off during “spirited” driving recently.

Jun 17, 14Jun 19, 14
F56 Two-Door Hardtop Faults & Fixes

MINI USA F56 Cooper Delivery Delay – Update

Last week we reported that MINI USA had decided at the last minute to delay all F56 Cooper deliveries. Since that time MINI USA has not only sent us an official statement...

Apr 22, 14Apr 22, 14
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