4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,125 miles

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problem #4

Jul 182017

Cooper S 4-cyl

  • miles
The sound of the motor is very very noise, and shakes really bad after you start the car.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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problem #3

Jan 292016

Cooper S

  • 52,000 miles
I was driving on I 280 East and newar exit 8B the engine suddenly stopped. There was loss of power steering and steering wheel became very tight. I almost got hit by a tractor. I got out of the exit (exit 7) and got myself towed. The mechanic thinks it is the timing belt that is broken.

- Montclair, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Feb 132013

Cooper S 4-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
Knocking, timing. Over 2 thousand signatures of owners having the same issue.

- Huntsville Al, AL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 012012

Cooper S 4-cyl

  • 10,500 miles
Engine noise due to timing chain and tensioner defect. If the chain or tensioner fail completely this could cause the vehicle to stall in moving traffic or create a roadside hazard.

- Fountain Hills, AZ, USA

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