Mini Cooper S Suspension problems by year

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? CONTROL ARMS AND BUSHINGS How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? CONSTANT CREAKING AND CLUNKING OF FRONT SUSPENSION Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME YEAR AND GENERATION HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? NOT YET Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? NO

Engine Mount and right control arm bushings have cracked and need to be replaced below 60,000 miles and only being 4 years old.

While traveling at or above 65 miles per. Hour, vibration in front end. Have had tires rotated, balances and front end checked out. Unknown at this point and now must keep under 65 mph. Unsafe to drive at or above 65.

Purchased car april 2014 w 46,000 miles. Warranty history showed valve gasket replaced. At 64000 miles dealer says it needs to be replaced again. Not told at purchase - at mini dlr - that car consumes a quart of oil every 700 miles which I was just told by local servicing dealer that they consider that normal. Leak at gasket contributes to air infiltration and poor oil consumption I was told. I would not have purchased the car knowing this. It adds considerably to the operating costs. After telling...

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mini cooper. While driving at highway speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal roaring noise from the rear driver side of the vehicle. When making a turn or driving over bumps and dips in the road, the tires lost traction with the road and caused the vehicle to skip. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a suspension failure. The vehicle was realigned; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000. Updated 09/09/15*lj updated 11/27/2017*cn

I have owned this vehicle for 1 year and three months. I did not have the choice of selecting any other tire. Mini cooper( bmw) put run flats on vehicle because there is no where for a spare tire. I keep the vehicle in the garage at a condo in florida with no access to anyone. I have 4250 miles on the vehicle. I have had three flats. Mini related that I had the opportunity to buy a tire and suspension warranty when new for 800.00 Plus dollars. I can't remember the last time I had one flat on any other vehicle. My...

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. The driver was driving at an unknown speed when the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was parked and shut off. Upon restart the steering wheel remained difficult to turn. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. The power steering pump failed internally. The power return line was leaking. Also, both struts were leaking. Updated evoq 02/02/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. While driving 50 mph, the contact noticed a bump on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. She examined the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire was detaching from the vehicle. In addition, the lower control arm snapped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 71,000.

My 2008 mini convertible has a bad vibration that starts at 70mph. The car has been in for several service visits where the tires have been rebalanced twice, tires replaced twice, four wheel alignment, and inspection of the suspension. None of these actions has corrected the problem. Bmw / mini acknowledge the problem and claim the car is behaving as designed. I believe this is a safety issue and have stopped driving the car on the highway. I also believe that further damage is being done to the suspension and drive train and could lead to an accident. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. The contact heard a loud noise while driving 10 mph out of the driveway. She examined the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire was bent. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the rear spring leaf cracked. The rear spring leaf was replaced at the cost of $860. Because the vehicle was not taken to a dealer, the manufacturer would not assist. The current and failure mileages were unknown. Updated 07/08/09. *Lj updated 07/08/09.*Jb

2004 Mini cooper, had several problem with front excel , hydoroplates and dangerous car to drive. *Tr