CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Mini Cooper has problems with the oil feed lines to the turbo leaking which is not only dangerous & a fire hazard, but also costs $1,200 to fix at relatively low mileage.

Also the 2008 Mini Cooper has a defective timing belt tensioner pulley that can cause the timing chain to break, resulting in expensive engine damage.

6.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,007 miles

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2008 Mini Cooper seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2008 Mini Cooper Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 132009

Cooper

  • 9,007 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Passenger airbag disabled light illuminates with fullgrown adult (weighing more than 160 pounds) properly seated while wearing seatbelt. Car has been to dealer twice before to address this issue and next visit will be the third time reporting this problem for repair.

- Herndon, VA, USA

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