2014 Mini Clubman Repairs and Problem Descriptions at TrueDelta

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Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2022
Jul 2017 49524 mi	Vinyl boot around manual shifter came loose; dealer replaced at no charge under warranty

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Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
Apr 2021 101000 mi US $675	engine belt drive (not timing belt) separated in layers; belt was replaced; minor oil leaks at seals repaired while in shop

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Mini Clubman in South Africa Aug 2013 - Jan 2022
Feb 2015 68120 mi	Turbocharger failure.
Mar 2016 99200 mi R 300	Oil pressure solenoid failure.
May 2016 101680 mi R 800	Subsequent timing chain failure (stretching) due to earlier oil pump failure, resulting in intermittent oil starvation. This also results in inlet and exhaust VANOS faults.
Jun 2016 103540 mi R 60	Low-pressure side pipe on Turbocharger came off, resulting in MAF going insane.
Sep 2016 110360 mi R 50	External temperature thermostat was reading rubbish, on both extremes, which affected the closed-loop feedback for HVAC climate control. Unit was worn. Replaced. Problem solved.
Nov 2016 115060 mi R 486	Pre and post-catalytic convertor Lambda Sensor failures, resulting in an EML display and limp mode. Both units replaced.
Dec 2016 115940 mi R 43	Mass Air Flow sensor started acting up. At over 150k km, this is a function of age. It was full of gunky crap and was cleaned. I will be replacing it soon.
Apr 2017 122760 mi R 308	Oil pressure solenoid valve that resulted in a consequential EML depicting faulty exhaust camshaft position (or sensor).

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Mini Clubman in Nevada, United States Dec 2012 - May 2017
Aug 2014 12000 mi	Water pump failed.Replaced water pump,fan belt under warranty

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Mini Clubman in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2017
Jul 2016 22620 mi	Switch to adjust power wing mirrors broke

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Mini Clubman in South Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - May 2014
Mar 2013 5000 mi	Defective ECU
Nov 2013 18000 mi US $10000	New engine. Cracked piston on #3 cylinder, shattered ring on #1 cylinder.
Mar 2014 24000 mi	Replaced throttle body.

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Mini Clubman in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
Dec 2013 16000 mi	Solenoid had an oil seap. Dealer discovered during routine maintenance visit.
Mar 2014 20000 mi	Rear sway bar links were making a racket. Dealer replaced them, no more noise.

Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2017
Jan 2015 37000 mi	Vanos error - replaced exhaust sensor and had a tsb on fuel pump. covered under warranty
Mar 2017 71000 mi US $50	leaking thermostat

Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016 27800 mi US $150	@ approx 30000 miles Had to replace battery because of loose terminal connection causing early cell failure.
Jun 2016 34000 mi	Engine light came on brought it to the dealer and it was determined it was a faulty thermostat. Problem not repaired because part was not in stock. Over one week and they still don't have part.
Oct 2016 40300 mi US $50	After one month finally had the thermostat and sending unit replace
May 2018 59000 mi	Dash indicator light showed rear brakes needed service.

Mini Clubman in New York, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2017
Aug 2015 46400 mi	Don't remember. Something that is a known issue.
Aug 2016 56700 mi US $2000	Water pump leaking Oil pan leak splashed oil on timing chain causing stretch. Fixed leak. Dealer rec'd replacing the timing chain while doing the water pump.
Dec 2016 61000 mi	FRM module blew and needed replacement.
Mar 2017 62000 mi	After FRM module replacement the dealer did not reprogram my stereo connectivity using Bluetooth..I hadn't tried using that feature for a few months until that day in March and realized I had an issue.

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Mini Clubman in Washington, United States Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
Jun 2022 71000 mi US $500	Replaced coolant overflow and associated hosing. Began to leak when being moved out of the way as required for oil change.

Mini Clubman in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 65000 mi US $50	Hoses leaked, overheated engine. Engine short block was replaced.

Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2016
Sep 2015 24000 mi US $200	Battery died. Second time this happened since car was purchased new. First time was covered under warranty.

Mini Clubman in California, United States May 2013 - Jul 2013
Jun 2013 21000 mi	Mold in A/C vents Driver door buzzing
Jul 2013 21000 mi	Mold issue was caused by a bad condenser. Replaced condenser.

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Mini Clubman in Nevada, United States Mar 2013 - Feb 2015
Jul 2014 21000 mi	dealer claimed water pump was leaking..no leaks on the ground, did not use any fluids. they replaced the pump with a re manufactured one..not new.

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Mini Clubman in Colorado, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2013
Jul 2012 7200 mi	Driver vent wouldn't open/close, vent was replaced
Apr 2013 21700 mi	Diagnostic system was reporting brake pad wear incorrectly - Reprogrammed Audio system would not retain presets

Mini Clubman in Georgia, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 9000 mi	Car lost power, went into limp mode, called roadside assistance, towed to dealer. Replaced fuel injectors and DME. Around 9k miles lost power on the highway, went into limp mode, called roadside assistance,towedto dealer. They replaced 4 spark plugs said all was ok.

Mini Clubman in Delaware, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 123000 mi US $750	Replace rear break pads. Replaced portion of exhaust piping that was broken

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Mini Clubman in California, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2014
Mar 2012 12000 mi	A-pillar plastic exterior on drivers side coming loose. Interior
Oct 2013 28300 mi	Clutch was making a howling sound in 1st or reverse. Turns out to be a known issue. Covered by warranty Emergency brake still caused pads to engage. So over time, caused excessive wear on the pads.

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Mini Clubman in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015	Door handle not functional Interior trim panel loose - not installed correctly after door handle repair. Window making a scraping noise due to door panel incorrectly attached - not installed correctly after door handle repair.
May 2015 43600 mi	Drivers window howled when operated. Window regulator replaced
Jun 2016 62000 mi	Leaking coolant from a cracked thermostat housing
Feb 2017 71000 mi	Weird electrical issue. Bad control module. No turn signals, brake lights illuminated, electric windodws not working.

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Mini Clubman in Texas, United States May 2011 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013 11300 mi	Battery needed to be replace under warranty

Mini Clubman in Kansas, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016 58200 mi US $669	Water pump temp sensor failed on my return trip from buying the car. Latest water pump installed at MINI dealer.
Oct 2016 61200 mi US $640	end stop pin for valvetronic gear backed out of place allowing the gear to become disengaged from the motor. Intake valves would not open and car would not start. Needed to tow to dealer to diagnose problem.
Jul 2017 66000 mi US $70	Replaced accessory drive belt due to normal wear.
Nov 2017 71968 mi US $83	High Pressure fuel pump failure. Covered under extended warranty (10yrs/120,000mi). Dealer also noticed car was down 3 quarts of oil. Performed full oil change and inform me typical oil consumption was 1 quart every 1,000 miles.
Mar 2018 78000 mi US $115	Replaced front pads, rotors,and wear sensor.
May 2018 81000 mi US $300	Replaced rotors, pads, and wear sensors Auxiliary coolant pump started to fail, replaced due to recall.

Mini Clubman in New Jersey, United States Aug 2013 - Oct 2018
Sep 2016 44000 mi US $1450	replaced several oil seals, as it was leaking oil in multiple places. rear brake light harness had some issue (light wasn't coming on during braking), so had to be replaced
Jul 2017 48000 mi US $1200	Compressor died while driving.
Apr 2018 55000 mi US $1300	oil housing, including turbo lines. Not yet fixed at this time. Repair not urgent (at the moment) and will have it done somewhere besides the dealer, who diagnosed it.

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Mini Clubman in California, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011 10000 mi	Driver door handle replaced, would not open the door.
May 2013 26000 mi	Bad temperature sensor. Oil pressure solenoid dripping oil.
Jul 2015 47200 mi	Drivers window leak, replaced window seal. Window is now out of alignment and catching the rear window at the top when opening the door. Replaced window mechanism and new weather strip along window
Aug 2016 56000 mi US $350	Waiting for thermostat housing, nationwide parts outage. 6 weeks so far.
Sep 2016 57000 mi US $350	Installed new thermostat housing.
Mar 2017 60000 mi	Water pump replacement under recall after it started to leak.

Mini Clubman in California, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2014
Nov 2013 34000 mi	Stereo knob was broken. Stereo was replaced.

Mini Clubman in California, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 33000 mi US $2102	estimate only for replacement of air conditioning compressor. Crankcase vacuum leak detected....hissing noise near engine. Estimate only, not repaired yet.

Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
Jun 2014 28000 mi	rear view mirror was coming apart, dealer replaced it under warranty.
Sep 2015 41000 mi US $275	The battery died. Try to FIND the battery, the manual gives a hint. Was hard to jump, then when started it would not drive over about 10 mph. The battery is required for computers to work. $275 for a battery!

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Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2015
Jan 2011 4000 mi	Repair

Mini Clubman in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2018
Jan 2012 12000 mi	Electric issues with instrument panel and warning gauges. When started up in the morning the Tachometer needle would jump and numerous warning and caution lights would illuminate.
Jun 2012 20000 mi	Check engine light came on. Took it to the dealer and was told it had to do with engine cooling. Dealer bleed cooling system and reprogramed the computer. Check engine light came on again, took it back to the dealer to replace themostat
Dec 2013 42000 mi	Engine warning light came on but car was NOT disabled. They had to reprogram the computer which took 4 hours reprograming.
Aug 2016 76100 mi	Car missing and running rough especially at idle and when starting out from a stop. Replaced spark plugs under warranty and coils at my expense.
Dec 2017 92000 mi	Yellow engine warning light. Tech said it was the thermostat code. Have not replaced since car is running OK and has not run hot yet. Cost estimate approx 400.00 I expect it is just a electronic issue not thermostat being bad

Mini Clubman in Hawaii, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
May 2016 42500 mi	Bought this car used and the original battery was never changed out. Took it to an independent shop rather than the dealer to have it fixed and to have them give it a look over as I didn't quite trust the dealer at that point. Battery replaced, car is fine Driving in bumper to bumper traffic I noticed a warning light lit and it was the cooling system. I had been warned about stopping immediately if the light came on as it could mean having to buy a new engine. The radiator fan died and in traffic consequently the engine overheated since there was no ambient airflow over the radiator. Complained to the dealer that the car was just over a month old and the even if it wasn't certified, that they should replace it as they are a premiere MINI/BMW dealer in Honolulu. They agreed and all has been good since then.

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Mini Clubman in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2015
Sep 2011 18000 mi	Noisy AC compressor replaced per TSB Window mechansism squeaky.
Jun 2012 31000 mi	Replace AUX jack and USB Squeaks in driver's window motor.
Aug 2012 33600 mi	Persistent squeak in passenger's window took 3 trips to fix until Knauz finally bothered checking TSBs. Leaks in drivers window casued possibly by adjustments made to fix squeaks, then by incorrectly installed rubber trim (dealers fault.
Jun 2013 49000 mi	Check engine light. Replaced coolant sensor under recall/warranty.
Apr 2014 63800 mi	Dash displays and lights went haywire, TPMS dead. Problem traced to a fault in the TPMS module. Would have been $450. MINI covered this since it's not a moving part and car is only 3 years old. Only out of warranty by mileage.
Dec 2014 78000 mi US $1200	Leak in lower radiator hose nipple
Jan 2015 62300 mi US $120	Thermostat also found leaking after radiator replacement. It's a common problem on these cars so I didn't blame the shop that did the radiator.
Oct 2015 93000 mi	Transmission started making a slight whirring sound at high speed. I became worried it would be an expensive repair so I figured best to get rid of it while I could still smoke it past a dealership appraiser.

Mini Clubman in Arizona, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2013
Feb 2013 21700 mi	CD player would not load CD's -- Dealer replaced Radio / CD unit Headlight chrome trim bubbled - drivers side. Dealer replaced drivers side headlight ring. Sunvisor mirror covers loose - both. Dealer replaced both sun visors. Noise from engine while idling and driving - water pump making noise. Dealer replaced water pump.

Mini Clubman in Louisiana, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 10000 mi	Sill plates needed replacing. Bad glue. Door rattles from Harmon Kardon system. Dealer did not repair

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Mini Clubman in Alabama, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017 55000 mi US $3000	Replaced the clutch all parts. The clutch was installed out of state by the company I bought it from. The clutch must have been installed wrong or some part was not replaced. The day I took delivery I could smell the clutch. When the shop here in town replaced it they did not see any obvious issues that led to the clutch failure. The clutch disk was uneven. It was down to nothing on one side and thick on the other.

Mini Clubman in California, United States May 2011 - Jun 2017
Sep 2013 37000 mi	Car was in for routine free maintenance for new brake pads, oil change and wiper blades. dealer kep the car overnight. in the morning car had the cold start rattle. Cam chain tensioner, cam chain and guides replaced.
Jan 2015 22200 mi US $2450	Thermostat housing leaking, repaired under warranty Tie rods cracked, replaced and aligned the car Fuel mileage was under 30, normally 34 mpg so ordered Fuel induction system to be cleaned.

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Mini Clubman in Minnesota, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2013
Jan 2013 37000 mi	Leaking Intake Manifold

Mini Clubman in New York, United States Jul 2016 - Dec 2017
Sep 2016 48000 mi US $450	The thermostat was leaking. The thermostat was replaced.
Oct 2017 52415 mi US $158	Tire pressure monitor valve failed

Mini Clubman in Indiana, United States Jan 2017 - May 2018
May 2018 106000 mi US $3500	Timing chain broke, valves bent, crank seized.

Mini Clubman in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014
Apr 2012 18000 mi	Leaked oil replaced an engine seal.
Feb 2014 31600 mi	Turbo went out.

Mini Clubman in Arizona, United States May 2012 - Mar 2013
Jun 2012 10000 mi	Rear running light flickering - found and repaired burnt tail light socket. Check engine light came on - dealer stated it was due to carbon build-up - removed intake and preformed a carbon cleaning of the intake system.
Jan 2013 18000 mi	Hood scoop came off while driving - dealer replaced with new one. Leather on shift handle separating - Dealer replaced shift handle. Passenger chrome headlamp ring bubbling - dealer replaced passenger side headlight chrome trim ring.
Mar 2013 21000 mi	"s" fell off rear door - dealer replaced club door emblem - 51-14-2-755-618 model lettering

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Mini Clubman in Washington, United States Nov 2016 - Sep 2018
Nov 2017 54000 mi US $4000	Engine was replaced with factory crate engine due to failed ring.
Feb 2018 55000 mi US $100	Replaced Throttle Bosy

Mini Clubman in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Sep 2012
Nov 2010 12700 mi	Turbo hood scoop bubbled due to heat, replaced with new part (upgraded with heat shield)
Jun 2011 25000 mi	Hood Scoop Deformed (second replacement), hood scoop replaced again.
Dec 2011 37000 mi	3rd time for replacing the Turbo hood scoop
Apr 2012 43500 mi	Mini replaced Plastic Chrome hood scoop with Carbon Fiber version since I have had so many issues.

Mini Clubman in Virginia, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012 34000 mi	Complete failure of Nav system - dealer covered under warranty

Mini Clubman in New York, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2018
May 2016 84900 mi	Tire pressure warning system failure
Nov 2016 89000 mi US $200	Replaced front & rear brake pads

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Mini Clubman in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2013
Jan 2013 10000 mi	Auto transmission stuck in 3rd or 4th gear. Replaced RMFD basic control unit & Programming encoding control unit.

Mini Clubman in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012 29000 mi	Sport mode switch doesn't work
May 2015 58900 mi US $350	Engine was bucking surging under load. Dealer replaced spark plugs
Dec 2015 64000 mi US $50	replace rear sway bar bushings water leak in passenger compartment caused by sunroof drain coming loose
May 2016 66300 mi US $110	Replaced coil packs
Oct 2017 82400 mi US $100	Replace Thermostat housing & coolant

Mini Clubman in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 77000 mi US $600	Engine overheating, first yellow light then red. Coolant overflow tank DRY. Hose worn through from rubbing against other engine parts, replaced. Part cost over $100, shop supplies and 1 hour labor - $300. Bucking, near to complete stall when slowing or stopping. Poor acceleration, slow then jackrabbit burst of speed (auto transmission). Burning 2 quarts of oil/month, blue smoke emission noted. Oil on wires around engine. Top off oil or else. Bucking, stalling upon stop, low idle. Carbon blowout treatment given, power restored to engine. Mechanic suspects headgasket replacement needed. Hard to find someone that knows what he's doing. Dealer shop doesn't know, either. Expensive parts. Trading it in no matter how much I love the car - ridiculous amount of major $$$ repairs :(

Mini Clubman in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014 43000 mi	Replaced part of oil cooler.

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Mini Clubman in California, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014 63000 mi	Bad alternator Replaced water pump a second time

Mini Clubman in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016 91000 mi US $2000	New clutch and flywheel. Had been gradually getting worse, so probably just that the lining wore out.
Sep 2017 97000 mi US $400	New fuel injector installed

Mini Clubman in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Apr 2017
Jan 2010 1240 mi	Rattle in rear of car. Swaybar bushing replaced. Rattle now less obvious, but still present. Suspect interior panels. Will return to dealer for another look.
Mar 2010 2108 mi	Rattle traced to right rear shock/strut assembly. Parts replaced. Rattle in rear of car. Swaybar bushing replaced. Rattle now less obvious, but still present. Suspect interior panels. Will return to dealer for another look. replaced RR strut/ shock assembly
Aug 2014 64100 mi C $300	Water thermostat failure. New thermostat installed, coolant refilled and anti-freeze replaced.
Sep 2015 74400 mi	Replaced cooling system thermostat. Part under warranty from replacement in previous summer so no charge for the work.
Dec 2015 84320 mi C $221	replaced timing belt tensioner
Nov 2016 88860 mi C $425	Replace oil pan gasket

Mini Clubman in Nebraska, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021 83500 mi	Spark plugs, ignition coils, multiple gaskets
Sep 2021 85000 mi US $300	Leaking thermostat housing. I replaced thermostat & housing, water transfer pipe, water pump, coolant reservoir and cap.

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Mini Clubman in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 47000 mi US $1795	Super Champ Oil Filter installed by Jiffy Lube ruptured internally, sending particles into oil passageways, effectively blocking flow of oil to head. Head seized, and Mini dealer determined that it was the filters fault and voided warranty.

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Mini Clubman in Colorado, United States Jul 2011 - Feb 2022
May 2012 11300 mi	Timing chain, tensioner, guide rails, bolts, sprockets and gaskets replaced due to excessive cold start rattling noise - chain stretched beyond required specification
Mar 2013 14000 mi US $1200	Intake camshaft VANOS gear sprocket and corresponding solenoid valve failed causing the engine to have retarded timing and engine rattle.
Mar 2016 25000 mi US $170	Oil feed line for turbocharger failed / leaking - replaced with aftermarket replacement of better design
Jun 2020 41312 mi	front lower control arm bushings; OEM units began to leak fluid
Feb 2021 43339 mi US $600	high pressure fuel pump replacement
Oct 2021 46000 mi US $150	intake tube from air filter box to turbocharger

Mini Clubman in Mississippi, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
Aug 2012 43600 mi	leak around rear door seals

Mini Clubman in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 16000 mi	squeaks/rattles in sunroof replaced door sill trim

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Mini Clubman in Kentucky, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018
Mar 2015 58000 mi US $530	Carbon build up caused engine light to come on.
Jul 2016 75200 mi US $350	Got a hole in the coolant reservoir tank. Had to be replaced.
Oct 2017 83000 mi US $1700	Found a huge puddle of coolant on the garage floor. Took into a local repair shop. Found that the Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing had a crack in it. The shop replaced the part and then found that the sensor from the new part from NAPA did not communicate correctly with the computer. Had to order a part direct from Mini (BMW) to fix the issue. So, how to begin? Goodyear lost parts to my Mini and couldn't find why my Mini had a check engine light after they finished working on it. My Mini then went to the dealer that said I had 3 oil leaks and a bad turbo. They said that 2 of the oil leaks were nothing to worry about. After leaving the dealer I took my Mini to another shop for a second opinion. They said that my turbo had a bad hose, I needed a new belt, and that the 2 oil leaks that were nothing are actually pretty substantial. All in I had to spend $1700 out of pocket.
Dec 2017 83000 mi US $100	Engine would not turn over. All lights would light up, no error message given. Shot in the dark, I replaced the battery and everything was back to normal.

Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2017
Apr 2009 2000 mi	Lurching when placed in gear. Problem resolved itself, but engine warning light came on.
Feb 2011 33800 mi	fuel injectors needed cleaning
Mar 2012 46000 mi	Sensor showed overheating, and system did not allow car to start
Jun 2012 47000 mi	supercharger failed and was replaced
Nov 2013 59900 mi	timing belt guides disintegrated.
Aug 2015 69100 mi US $900	vacuum pump replaced
Mar 2016 74000 mi US $1600	Warning light indicating air exchange problem. air cleaner, hose, valve cover gasket all replaced. Smoke test negative. Problem corrected.

Mini Clubman in New York, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2010
Feb 2010 8000 mi	Heard a noise, cel came on, car smelled of sulphur dioxide, and car went into 'limp' mode. Car was drivable, and flatbedded to nearest dealer under warranty. High pressure fuel pump replaced, and car was returned washed up.
Jul 2010 9000 mi	Got transmission light, only had reverse and 2nd. Flat bedded to dealer, adjusted shift cables per a TSB.

Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Nov 2011
Jan 2011 10300 mi	Fuel injectors cleaned.

Mini Clubman in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2017
May 2016 73600 mi US $600	Replaced broken axle

Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2012
Oct 2012 27000 mi	Brought car in for annual inspection. Technician discovered an oil leak, which required replacement of the timing chain tensioner. Tech said this is a common problem with the Peugeot sourced engine. Had this not been detected, major engine damage

Mini Clubman in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2015
Oct 2010 6000 mi	driver-side vent rattled, part replaced and rattle noise gone
Mar 2011 9000 mi	timing chain replaced
Sep 2011 11000 mi	misaligned hood, corrected
Feb 2012 14000 mi	Auxiliary water pump recall performed. Loss of coolant was diagnosed as a failure of the main water pump, also replaced.
Aug 2012 17900 mi	tweeter had fallen out of its socket (a-pillar)

Mini Clubman in Ohio, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 26000 mi	My third trip to the dealer to complain about timing chain tensioner. I actually had a recording made of the "diesel engine" sound it makes when cold (below 45 degrees). This time they believed me and replaced the timing chain tensioner.

Mini Clubman in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 13320 mi	squeak of back seat when going over a change in grade.
Apr 2011 16678 mi	timing chain replaced timing chain replaced

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Mini Clubman in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
Feb 2014 78000 mi US $3000	Clutch. Had replaced with upgrade, hoping to avoid repeat premature failure. Found that release bearing had worn grooves on one side of the guide sleeve and clutch wore unevenly.
Mar 2016 111000 mi US $300	Broken exhaust flex pipe

Mini Clubman in Georgia, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2010
Jun 2009 4000 mi	Serpentine tensioner pulley failed causing damage to the belt and other belt pulleys. Belt, pulleys were replaced.
Jan 2010 12000 mi	Wipers had to be re-initialized and adjusted--the auto-wiper feature was erratic and wipers were not parked in the right spot. Also re-initialized windows.
Feb 2010 12000 mi	Clicking sound in the instrument panel, possibly the CD player.

Mini Clubman in New Mexico, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2013
May 2009 1000 mi	Passenger door sill emblem peeling up
Apr 2010 9200 mi	Window when rolled up will come back down. Window initialization was lost due to software error in FRM. Vehicle software was updated and windows initialized. When accelerating (2000-2100 RPM) tachometer rattles. Tach was removed and an anti-rattle spacer was placed in tachometer. Secret compartment rattles when driving. Rattle is from hinge mechanism of CD changer carrier and CD changer carrier was replaced.
Mar 2011 16000 mi	Passenger airbag light stays illuminated when passenger is in seat. Dealer could not find anything wrong on the codes. Would not repair. Called Field service and would get back with me within 2 weeks. After consulting with MINI USA, dealer replaced seat which fixed the passenger airbag light. Passenger airbag light now works properly.
May 2011 19000 mi	Passenger Airbag light still illuminates when passenger is in seat. Intermittent problem. Dealer had Field Service Rep work on vehicle. Another airbag sensor was installed in passenger seat. Dealer could not get problem to happen in shop. Three days..
Apr 2013 32000 mi	Engine rough start with vibrations. Problem with chain tensioner. Chain tensioner replaced and timing belt checked. Driver door panel interior pulled away from door when closing from inside. Interior door handle panel was replaced. Driver side visor mirror fell off. Drivers side visor replaced.

Mini Clubman in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2013
Oct 2011 28000 mi	Oil leak from area of rear main seal. Turned out to be oil feed tube to turbo
Jun 2012 35000 mi	Auxiliary water pump for turbo was a recall item. After repairing the recalled auxiliary water pump for the turbo additional coolant was noticed (a bit) and it was determined that the primary water pump also needed to be repaired.
Sep 2012 38000 mi	timing chain system failing....including tensioner, chain, sprockets, guides, etc. Stripped bolt in system caused damage to cylinder head so new cyl head was also provided.
May 2013 45000 mi	Very rough starting when cold.....would often stall at initial idle at startup.

Mini Clubman in California, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2016
May 2014 36000 mi	Timing chain replacement

Mini Clubman in Colorado, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2018
Jul 2014 68200 mi US $504	Faulty thermostat allowing coolant leak. Coolant near empty. Possible engine damage. Timing chain stretched. Timing chain guide broken pieces in oil pan. Insist no abnormal interior rattles.
Feb 2016 77900 mi US $2800	Typical wear and tear. Owner takes car out of gear at stoplights. Clutch, flywheel, etc. replaced. Brake pads replaced, car alighned.
Sep 2016 84458 mi US $1613	Replaced turbo roll-off/relief valve. Death rattle. Replaced timing chain kit, valve cover set, front crankshaft seal, crankshaft pulley bolt, crankshaft gear, 2x torx bolt, air mass meter boot.
Feb 2017 98500 mi US $200	Computer control for passenger window failed. Window not rolling up. Disengaged electrical unit to avoid ruining computer panel and paying over $800.00 to replace computer motherboard.
Mar 2017 92245 mi US $280	Loss of engine power. Diverter valve replaced.
Apr 2017 98510 mi	Exterior plastic "chrome" trim around grill falling off. Interior ceiling continues to rattle and buzz like a dentist's drill at any speed since day one. Repair attempted but failed. Dealer will not repair.
Aug 2017 99055 mi US $695	Expansion tank and cap replaced due to a leak. Thermostat assembly replaced.
Jul 2018 110000 mi US $800	Turbo oil feed and return lines leaking. Lines replaced.

Mini Clubman in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 84000 mi US $2	Timing chain, High Pressure Fuel Pump, Turbo Heat Shield Water Pump Tensioner

Mini Clubman in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2011
Apr 2009 1000 mi	Vehicle entered reduced power mode while driving. Dealer replaced turbo blow-off valve.

Mini Clubman in Connecticut, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 24000 mi	AC drain had kink that caused condensate to short out electrical system. Then, engine would not start.

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Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Nov 2015
Nov 2014 56000 mi US $260	leak in oil manifold gasket
Apr 2015 64300 mi US $4800	Loss of coolant, water pump, thermostat housing, head gasket, and valves.

Mini Clubman in Maryland, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2017
Feb 2015 43100 mi	The fuel pump was replaced. Also, a faulty fuel line was fixed
Jul 2016 70000 mi US $210	Water pump, coolant pipe, and thermostat were replaced due to leaks and failure. Serpentine belt, air filter, and cabin filter were replaced at the same time.
Apr 2017 79000 mi US $52	The exhaust VANOS solenoid was triggering a "check engine light" warning. It was replaced and so far so good.

Mini Clubman in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2013 18200 mi US $149	Sunroof was a bit sticky. Could not be repaired by cleaning or lubing, so several screws or nuts had to be replaced.
Dec 2014 22000 mi US $2500	Sunroof drainage tube was clogged causing water to leak into one of the electrical circuit boards. Tube and circuit board replaced. Also damaged carpeting.
Nov 2017 32000 mi US $700	water pump was leaking & needed replacement

Mini Clubman in California, United States Aug 2012 - Aug 2018
Apr 2012 19465 mi	Replaced Seal Gasket Coolant Leak, Replaced Seal Gasket
Apr 2013 29455 mi	Replaced Cylinder Head Cover and Crank Case Breather Engine had a low howl, Replaced Cylinder Head Cover and Crank Case Breather. Engine had low howl noise, Replaced Cylinder Head Cover and Crank Case Breather
Sep 2013 32958 mi	Car was leaking oil Timing Chain Tensioner
Oct 2013 33273 mi	Engine had a whine to it. Took it dealer, Found the Friction Wheel on water pump was worn, also serpentine belt was bad. all replaced under warranty Engine had a whine to it. Took it dealer, Found the Friction Wheel on water pump was worn, also serpentine belt was bad. all replaced under warranty
Mar 2014 39000 mi	Took to dealer for oil change. They discovered Water Pump Leaking. Replaced water Pump
Dec 2014 44000 mi	Took car into dealer for Oil Change. Found bad Vacuum Pump. Extended Warranty took care of it.
Mar 2017 55000 mi	Cylinder head gasket, gasket ring, profile gasket, oil filter element, repair kit valve seal, I was burning a lot of oil and adding a quart of oil every 800 miles. No leaks.
Dec 2017 59000 mi	Code P0303, ignition coil #3. Code P0303, ignition coil #3 again 19 days later. replaced the coils myself. I suspect the coil that went in 19 days was bad, it was some off brand I got at pep boys. I actually had ordered a spare Bosch that I had on hand when the coil went so I changed the coil immediately when I got the code.
Jun 2018 62711 mi US $25	Code p0304 bad coil. Replaced myself

Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2014
May 2010 6000 mi	Window refused to go back up and stay, would go up and then come back down halfway.
Jan 2011 9000 mi	rear door rubber bump replaced, as it kept falling off. Water entering the third brake light, all parts ordered.

Mini Clubman in Indiana, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 76000 mi US $30	electric rear door latch failed while doors were closed. had to force doors to open to be able to replace latch. lousy design. Online others claimed dealer estimated $650 to do repair. Expert mechanic friend spent 2 hours to get door open light off. required precise adjustment (bending) of clasp to get warning light off.

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Mini Clubman in New Jersey, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2013
Sep 2011 43000 mi US $150	Cleaned fuel injectors
Mar 2013 74000 mi US $1300	Replace belt Replaced rear sway bar

Mini Clubman in Washington, United States May 2011 - Dec 2016
Mar 2012 31000 mi	Replaced the tachometer because it rattled when driving.
Jun 2012 35000 mi	Drivers window did not go up all the way and would not stay closed.
Nov 2012 39700 mi	Passenger window not staying closed
Dec 2014 67000 mi US $407	Leaking oil had to replace front crank seal. Not repaired properly first time. Had to take it in again and have the front crank seal and dampener replaced at no charge due to oil seeping from first repair.

Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
Sep 2015 58000 mi	Overhead shade in front half of sunroof completely ripped. Cannot afford replacement at this time. Dealer wanted $200 for part and $400 for labor.
Oct 2015 58000 mi	Plastic cover between windshield and hoot has totally dried up and cracked to the point that it is coming apart. MINI wanted hundreds of dollars to replace it.

Mini Clubman in Oregon, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2012
Jun 2010 8000 mi	Key stopped unlocking car remotely, and outside temperature reading was about 50 degrees too low.
Dec 2011 15000 mi	Seat heater in passenger seat stopped working. Dealer found disconnected plug under seat and reconnected.

Mini Clubman in Georgia, United States Dec 2013 - Apr 2017
Mar 2014 50000 mi US $1750	Replaced clutch and related mechanisms

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Mini Clubman in Washington, United States Aug 2012 - Aug 2019
Jan 2013 35700 mi US $330	timing chain and tensioner had to be replaced
May 2014 25900 mi US $600	Door sills trim peeling up. Replaced both door sills. Hood scoop replace due to warping from heat. Vanity mirror cover on sun visor broke off. Had to replace replace sun visor since it is all one unit.
Oct 2014 28500 mi US $1185	Turbocharger oil line was leaking. Oil line replaced. Had to replace battery. This was original battery that had lasted six years.

Mini Clubman in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 89280 mi C $700	Seized front driver-side caliper

Mini Clubman in Virginia, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2016
Feb 2014 32000 mi	Timing chain tensioner IE: Death Rattle
May 2016 49400 mi US $200	Replace thermostat
Jun 2016 50000 mi US $200	Replace leaking oil lines to turbo, gaskets on oil filter housing and oil cooler

Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2014 62700 mi US $10	VANOS solenoid valve failed. Much of the labor was "diagnostic", so if we had known exactly from the start it would not have cost as much. Antenna broke off.
Oct 2015 78300 mi US $1400	Turbo failed. Primary water pump needed replacement. Intake boot needed replacement. Oil pan & oil filter housing leaks Vacuum lines needed replacement. Valve cover cracked and needed replacement. Work not performed.

Mini Clubman in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2009 8000 mi	Replaced LED third brake light assembly. Second time
Aug 2009 9000 mi	windows don't go up/down properly
Mar 2010 12000 mi	Rear barn door handle slightly loose. Engine coolant low a few times. Pressure tested no leak found. Refilled tank.
Sep 2010 17000 mi	Replace timing chain and tensioner door sill coming loose
Mar 2011 18877 mi	hood scoop slightly deformed, part ordered replaced newly painted hood scoop Replace warped hood scoop
Apr 2011 19000 mi	replaced third brake light, had water inside it. Front MINI logo minor peeling, replaced
Aug 2011 21000 mi	thermostat stuck open, replaced thermostat assembly.
Jan 2013 29000 mi US $253	replaced oil pan gasket crank shaft seal leaking oil, replaced seal
Mar 2013 30000 mi	re-sealed oil pan replaced crank shaft seal,vibration damper,v-belt,drive wheel
Jun 2017 45000 mi US $160	Replaced middle brake light strip

Mini Clubman in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015 56700 mi US $737	Replaced broken thermostat assembly, water pipe and coolant
Jun 2016 63000 mi US $192	Replaced four year old battery.
Aug 2017 75000 mi US $1615	Replaced timing chain, tensioner, water pump, When replacing my broken timing chain/tensioner/guide, the mechanic said the oil pan gasket needed to be replaced too.

Mini Clubman in Missouri, United States Oct 2012 - May 2013
Feb 2013 61000 mi US $100	Hesitations, poor mpg, reduced performance. Engine replaced due to cylinder #3 out of round.

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Mini Clubman in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2016
Mar 2012 12100 mi US $1500	Bad tapping sound from engine, first dealer said it was normal to make that sound. Second dealer replaced timing chain assembly under warrantee. the chain had stretched more than 2mm and rubbing against the guides. It was worst when idling.
Sep 2013 48000 mi US $175	Aside from inspection and ol change, the ABS light went on and mechanic could not reset light or figure out problem. They changed the abs sensors in each front wheel. I have to go to the stealer to have it looked at.
Jan 2015 US $800	I was overheating and losing coolant. Water pump replaced; 2 sensors replaced; system flushed; oil change;
Jun 2015 93000 mi US $400	Leak in AC hose. Replaced and recharged the system.
Dec 2015 105000 mi US $360	Replaced fuel filter, spark plugs and cabin filter.
Jun 2016 115000 mi	Never fixed ABS. Assume the controller was NG.

Mini Clubman in Missouri, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2012
Jan 2009 11000 mi	Headlight alignment issue. Aimed too high from the factory. Possible issue with hood scoop warping was noted at the same time.
Jul 2009 19000 mi	headlight alignment a second time warped intake grille ...new parts on order.
Apr 2010 32000 mi	Broken transmission mount - replaced with re-designed part. Key receiver replaced with re-design. Timing chain tensioner noisy and replaced with re-designed part. Loud whining when starting - Cam Chain Tensioner replaced. Dash had many rattels at 1500-2000rpm in all gears everytime you run it through the gears. Had to go back 2 times to get it right.
Nov 2010 36000 mi	bad misfire when cold and pulling away from a stop. Occasional misfire when running at constant speed. Rattle in dash...worked on but still present in every gear at 2000rpm.
Jan 2011 48900 mi	still a miss cold and when warm more rattle in the dash
Mar 2011 40000 mi US $200	Intermittent miss under acceleration. Multiple rattles in the dash.
Oct 2011 48500 mi	Waterpump weeping onto parking area. Dealer replaced under warranty.
Apr 2012 51000 mi	Sunroof misalignment - corrected under warrenty. Dash squeaks, attempted correction.

Mini Clubman in Colorado, United States Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014 59000 mi US $492	Thermost, coolant

Mini Clubman in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2023
Dec 2011 14000 mi	Dealer replaced both left and right door sill trim pieces which were lifting up. Repair covered under warranty.
Jan 2012 14200 mi	Replaced a distorted hood scoop due to excessive heat from the turbo.
Dec 2012 16000 mi	Windows were coming down half way when the top of window travel was reached. This is a known issue with Mini's. Dealer reprogrammed car with latest software. Courtesy repair after warranty expired. No charge.
Sep 2015 20000 mi US $90	Replaced battery which was 4 years old. 2nd battery I've replaced since I've owned the car.
Sep 2022 29000 mi US $170	Replaced front and rear break pads, replaced wear sensors.

Mini Clubman in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - May 2011
Oct 2010 29700 mi	Headlight washer cover fell off. Was replaced under warranty.
Dec 2010 33000 mi	Engine rattled at cold start - a known problem with this motor, required replacement of timing chain, tensioner, and gears. Hood scoop had melted and deformed. dealer replaced it with a new one.

Mini Clubman in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2017
Sep 2013 67500 mi US $747	Coolant expansion tank was leaking from lower baffle, water pump impeller leaking around outer gasket, LH sidemarker bulb replaced.

Mini Clubman in California, United States May 2011 - Oct 2011
Jun 2011 53000 mi	Carbon got into one of my valves and burned out the engine.

Mini Clubman in Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2014
Feb 2013 60000 mi US $400	Water pump gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced. Coolant was practically empty by the time I got the car in. Oil was also leaking through this somehow. Timing chain guides had broken and needed replacing, including the chain.
Dec 2013 75000 mi US $680	Replaced the valve cover and exhaust header gaskets.
Jul 2014 79000 mi US $270	replaced crankshaft seal & oil change

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Mini Clubman in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2013
Jan 2010 14000 mi	check engine light yellow. Not full power in drive. Power returned after warm up. Under warranty dealer replaced throttle valve assembly. No further problems.
Jul 2011 30000 mi	Rear door would not open manually. Replaced all wiring with correction proof wiring.
Jan 2012 36000 mi	check engine light on no change in driving function. dealer replaced tank venting valve car ok then check engine light back on dealer checked all electric systems replaced air mass sensor
Sep 2012 46000 mi	am radio did not receive signals from stations floor door sill became unglued

Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Jan 2012 US $555	Cold morning car started went into limp home mode

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Mini Clubman in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
Nov 2010 7300 mi	club door lock would not disengage door sill trim coming up on drivers side

Mini Clubman in New Mexico, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018 133000 mi US $325	2 rear struts
Jun 2022 161000 mi US $184	I went in to have the AC diagnosed/repaired but they created a coolant leak and didn't fix either. I had to tow the car home and I'll fix it when I have time. Cost me $184 and lots of aggravation.

Mini Clubman in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 US $300	Lower radiator hose dragged. Coolant exhausted. Engine died.

Mini Clubman in California, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2013
Sep 2008 200 mi	Airbag sensor passenger side was disconnected at delivery. Fixed
Sep 2010 23000 mi	Sunroof got stuck, dealer readjusted. Started to rattle as a result
Jul 2011 29500 mi	Sunroof rattled, installed new seal
Jun 2012 41000 mi US $760	Drive belt and drive wheel for water pump exchanged. Drive wheel was flattened causing knocking sound at idle. According to dealer something got into the drive belt/wheel causing the damage on both belt and wheel.

Mini Clubman in New Jersey, United States Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
Feb 2012 46300 mi	Noticed very low coolant, Diagnosed for leaking water pump.
May 2012 47600 mi	The passenger door seal was replaced by the dealer.

Mini Clubman in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2015
Jan 2009 8647 mi	Club door intermittently will not open. MINI could not duplicate. Power windows stopped dipping; one-touch up and down does not work. Reprogrammed control units. Rattle coming from CD compartment area. Replaced CD carrier and shelf.
Jul 2009 14871 mi	3rd brake light trapping moisture. Replaced seal. Power windows stopped dipping again; one-touch up and down does not work. Replaced module and reprogrammed control units.
Jun 2010 25695 mi	Club door intermittently will not open. I was able to duplicate in the service bay. Aligned door, replaced lever, replaced cable assembly, and lubricated. Squeaks in dash and tachometer fixed. Felt lining added in places for dash; tachometer replaced.
Aug 2010 27565 mi	Check Engine Light came on. Thermostat fault -- replaced.
Feb 2011 32191 mi	Check Engine Light came on. Evap leak -- replaced fuel tank breather.
Aug 2011 37601 mi	Door lock buttons rattle when in unlocked position. Insulated w/ felt Door sill strips separating from sill; both replaced. Rear weatherstripping on barn doors delaminating. Both replaced. Replaced blown left front woofer.
Dec 2011 41046 mi	Radio multifunction display LCD screen distorted. Radio replaced / reprogrammed.
Jun 2012 48297 mi	Rattle in Tachometer (replaced once already 6/23/2010.) Replaced again. A/C not as cold as it was. Found low charge by .3 lbs, but couldn't find leak. Driver side seat bolster left side ripped. Replaced seat bottom cover. Gap below secret compartment above glovebox. Fixed once already, same fit problem again after the radio was replaced under warranty. Replaced knee bolster -- deformed. Dash still squeaks / rattles at windshield. Found loose dash pins, corrected and insulated them. Seat belt chime occasionally will not shut off even if seat belt is latched. Nothing on the seat when this happens, so it's not the weight sensor wanting that seat buckled. I had it written up on RO so warranty will cover if it recurs.
Mar 2013 59000 mi	Parking brake has slack, RR brake binding. Found RR parking brake cable connection at the caliper not fully releasing. Removed, lubed, worked back and forth multiple times. Slack gone, no sticking. Will monitor.
Mar 2014 70000 mi	Three occurrences of check engine light coming on for P0015 Camshaft Position over retarded. Has not recurred for 2 weeks.
Aug 2014 74400 mi US $175	Abruptly dropped one cylinder, misfire code. Ignition coil replaced.
Jan 2015 79000 mi	TPMS malfunction; have not determined if TPMS sensor is out, or something else. Will wait until summer wheels and tires are installed to see if problem persists.
Mar 2015 79000 mi	TPMS malfunction not related to sensors; summer wheels with known good sensors did not resolve the issue. significant oil usage. Had regularly used 1 quart per 1000 miles, now using 1 qt per 500 or less miles. Check engine light frequently comes on. P0015 Camshaft position sensor over retarded.

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