2007 MINI Cooper S Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2007 MINI Cooper S, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 43,250 miles. The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (38% of reports).
- 79engine and engine cooling complaints
- 43,250median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $6,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 30 of 79 complaints (38%)
- Cold start: mentioned in 15 of 79 complaints (19%)
- Water pump: mentioned in 8 of 79 complaints (10%)
- Catastrophic engine: mentioned in 5 of 79 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2007 MINI Cooper S at $6,400, and half of them between $3,150 and $9,150.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 74 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 79 complaints, 3 a fire, 8 an injury.
MINI Cooper S engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Cooper S | 1 | 100% | 12,625 |
| 2011 Cooper S | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2010 Cooper S | 6 | 10% | 32,000 |
| 2009 Cooper S | 15 | 13% | 31,621 |
| 2008 Cooper S | 43 | 26% | 36,068 |
| 2007 Cooper S | 79 | 32% | 43,250 |
| 2006 Cooper S | 15 | 8% | 33,063 |
| 2005 Cooper S | 8 | 3% | 62,965 |
| 2004 Cooper S | 3 | 1% | 60,950 |
| 2003 Cooper S | 10 | 5% | 28,639 |
| 2002 Cooper S | 5 | 6% | 43,072 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling:engine; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.
Risk: The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Problem: Bmw is recalling 28,450 my 2007-2008 mini cooper s vehicles. The centrally located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly beyond the rear bumper. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.
Risk: If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tailpipe with a new shorter tailpipe free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during january 2009. Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Oil feed line going into turbo is leaking oil directly onto turbo. Mini uses a rubber o ring that is connected to a very hot turbo and o ring will fail on all mini coopers with a turbo. When this rubber o ring fails it will leak oil directly onto hot turbo and cause a fire. I think it's in the…
2007 mini cooper s. Consumer writes in regards to defective power steering hoses and oil pan gaskets. *smd the consumer stated the steering hose and oil pan gasket failed at the same time.
Mini cooper drivers around the u.s. And world have been reporting a strange knocking/rubbing noise coming from the engine compartment for the year 2007+ mini cooper. From the misc dealer repair details it appears to be a issue with the timing chain and tensioner system. It also appears the without…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 MINI Cooper Ss have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2007 MINI Cooper S (32% of the 249 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 MINI Cooper S engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 43,250 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2007 MINI Cooper S?
Owners report a typical cost of $6,400 (half paid between $3,150 and $9,150), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2007 MINI Cooper S?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 30 of 79 complaints, followed by “cold start” (15).
Other 2007 MINI Cooper S problems
- Engine problems (94)
See all 2007 MINI Cooper S problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Cooper S years.