2010 MINI JCW Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 11, 2012 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other JCW Convertible years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
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NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2010 MINI JCW Convertible so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2010 MINI JCW Convertible recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/superchargerJan 11, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V008000 · 90,368 vehicles

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Engine compartment fire (PE11036) — opened Oct 11, 2011, closed Jun 11, 2012, led to recall 12V008000.

Other MINI JCW Convertible years

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 MINI JCW Convertible?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2010 MINI JCW Convertible?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2010 MINI JCW Convertible a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other JCW Convertible model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.