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2016 Mini JCW Paceman Engine problems

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Mini JCW Paceman's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 100% of all its complaints, most recently on October 16, 2016. They describe 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Transmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel systemCrash

Our 2016 mini cooper jcw was involved in an accident, where it failed to stop, and, in fact seemed to accelerate. A previous version we owned did the same thing, several years ago. A few days after this accident, an article appeared in the national media, describing a similar accident in new york. In that instance, the car struck was being driven by the actor [[redacted]] , which was why it received so much national attention. Our vehicle suffered $7000 in damage. No air bag deployed, and it was moving at less...

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than 5 miles an hour. We have had multiple incidents of feet getting caught in the pedals (we have a manual transmission). Having had two similar accidents, I have concluded there is either a problem with the foot pedal locations, or a propensity for uncommanded acceleration. Because so few of these mini jcw performance models are sold, it?S possible that the database is insufficient to cause notice. I am over 70, but regularly drive a lamborghini (my third). My reflexes are good, and I am an experienced driver of specialized vehicles. I know how to stop a car at 5 mph, and in this case, I was aware of the potential problem. We keep this car at our florida home, and it is only driven a few thousand miles a year. The coincidence of these events is compelling. I encourage you look into it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10916318

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