R56 Problems with 2012 Models?
#76
I've1500 miles on my Cabrio. Picked him up about a month ago. I had a strange high pitched, almost distortion/intererence noise from my radio but I think it's gone now. Other than that the top has been up and down a bazillion times, it snows where I live so no problem cold starting, purrs like a big cat and is basically problem free (I hope I didn't jinx myself!)
#77
#79
I've had two problems with my 2012 hardtop Sport in less than 3000 miles.
(1) Rough shifting and grinding in low gear (almost right away). Dealer replaced the clutch slave cylinder. but that only fixed it for 1/2 a day. Now it is back at the Dealer getting checked out/repaired.
(2) the engine malfunction light has gone on 7 times! I don't actually lose power so I think it is a false alarm. I always close my gas cap tightly so I don't think that is the problem.
I'll find out if these are fixed this week (it's been there since last week and I haven't heard back yet).
All in all I love the car and have not lost spirit yet.
(1) Rough shifting and grinding in low gear (almost right away). Dealer replaced the clutch slave cylinder. but that only fixed it for 1/2 a day. Now it is back at the Dealer getting checked out/repaired.
(2) the engine malfunction light has gone on 7 times! I don't actually lose power so I think it is a false alarm. I always close my gas cap tightly so I don't think that is the problem.
I'll find out if these are fixed this week (it's been there since last week and I haven't heard back yet).
All in all I love the car and have not lost spirit yet.
#80
3.5 months, 2400 miles, no mechanical issues.
However, a couple of times I got a warning that my remote was not in my car, and BEWARE, I might not be able to start it! Funny, because I don't have comfort access and so my fob was in the ignition like always. If that's the extent of MINI quirks I have to endure, I'll take it. (And later ask the dealer if it needs a re-flash.)
However, a couple of times I got a warning that my remote was not in my car, and BEWARE, I might not be able to start it! Funny, because I don't have comfort access and so my fob was in the ignition like always. If that's the extent of MINI quirks I have to endure, I'll take it. (And later ask the dealer if it needs a re-flash.)
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#91
We purchased our '12 Cooper S on 10/1. At ~5k miles our engine power reduction (yellow) light activated. After about 20 miles of emergency driving to visit my mother in law in the hospital and a few days of sitting idle, the light deactivated. Dealer could find no record of the fault in the ECM memory. I guess it was some bad gas.
Before I got home with the car after the dealer service I noticed I am now getting some popping on the overrun. Seems more than coincidental. I'm thinking they may have installed an ECU update. My wife hates the sound and she is the principle driver.
Before I got home with the car after the dealer service I noticed I am now getting some popping on the overrun. Seems more than coincidental. I'm thinking they may have installed an ECU update. My wife hates the sound and she is the principle driver.
#92
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We purchased our '12 Cooper S on 10/1. At ~5k miles our engine power reduction (yellow) light activated. After about 20 miles of emergency driving to visit my mother in law in the hospital and a few days of sitting idle, the light deactivated. Dealer could find no record of the fault in the ECM memory. I guess it was some bad gas.
Before I got home with the car after the dealer service I noticed I am now getting some popping on the overrun. Seems more than coincidental. I'm thinking they may have installed an ECU update. My wife hates the sound and she is the principle driver.
Before I got home with the car after the dealer service I noticed I am now getting some popping on the overrun. Seems more than coincidental. I'm thinking they may have installed an ECU update. My wife hates the sound and she is the principle driver.
#93
I'm not crazy about it. The sudden appearance of the popping on overrun after 5600 miles is the abnormal part. I drive it in sport mode probably 50% of the time and never heard the popping until yesterday. I noticed the popping even before I got home following the dealer visit. I know they were running a diagnostic on the ECU and I think they must've installed an update to my Sept '11 build car.
#94
Thanks. Makes me feel better.
#95
Picked up my Mini on 9/23 last year and its been in the shop since last wed (7600 miles). Replaced thermostat, fuel injectors, engine coils. It's the dreaded "Cold start problem" I have seen on these forums before.
Dealer drained all the gas from the car and replaced with different gas. They said the gas was "yellow" although I am not sure what that means. The problems extended two fillups so i think they are giving me the runaround. Hopefully posting this here will get some more feedback.
Dealer drained all the gas from the car and replaced with different gas. They said the gas was "yellow" although I am not sure what that means. The problems extended two fillups so i think they are giving me the runaround. Hopefully posting this here will get some more feedback.
#96
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The strut tower problem was a problem on the first Gen...2012s should be ok. Living in the northeast, I have pot hole problems galore and had no problems with my '07 through 35k and I ran 16" wheels. We have had no problems with our '04 through 45k (ya, low miles) with 15" wheels. I would not worry and enjoy the ride
#97
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Picked up my Mini on 9/23 last year and its been in the shop since last wed (7600 miles). Replaced thermostat, fuel injectors, engine coils. It's the dreaded "Cold start problem" I have seen on these forums before.
Dealer drained all the gas from the car and replaced with different gas. They said the gas was "yellow" although I am not sure what that means. The problems extended two fillups so i think they are giving me the runaround. Hopefully posting this here will get some more feedback.
Dealer drained all the gas from the car and replaced with different gas. They said the gas was "yellow" although I am not sure what that means. The problems extended two fillups so i think they are giving me the runaround. Hopefully posting this here will get some more feedback.
#98
bad gas
Picked up my Mini on 9/23 last year and its been in the shop since last wed (7600 miles). Replaced thermostat, fuel injectors, engine coils. It's the dreaded "Cold start problem" I have seen on these forums before.
Dealer drained all the gas from the car and replaced with different gas. They said the gas was "yellow" although I am not sure what that means. The problems extended two fillups so i think they are giving me the runaround. Hopefully posting this here will get some more feedback.
Dealer drained all the gas from the car and replaced with different gas. They said the gas was "yellow" although I am not sure what that means. The problems extended two fillups so i think they are giving me the runaround. Hopefully posting this here will get some more feedback.
#99
Rattling from speaker from low bass...took it to dealership twice. First time, tech sat in car with me to duplicate issue, he heard it. They said they removed door stickers from inside the door that couldve been flapping. Rattle was still there. 2nd time: they put insulation, tech said rattling completely gone, wrong. Rattle still there and same. Now trying to see if I can try to ignore it, worried if I keep taking it back more issues will occur due to taking the panels on and off...but irritated that's its a brand new car which shouldnt have issues. Torn.Deal with it or keep bringing it back?
#100
Rattling from speaker from low bass...took it to dealership twice. First time, tech sat in car with me to duplicate issue, he heard it. They said they removed door stickers from inside the door that couldve been flapping. Rattle was still there. 2nd time: they put insulation, tech said rattling completely gone, wrong. Rattle still there and same. Now trying to see if I can try to ignore it, worried if I keep taking it back more issues will occur due to taking the panels on and off...but irritated that's its a brand new car which shouldnt have issues. Torn.Deal with it or keep bringing it back?