NHTSA Complaint #10495000 — 2009 MINI JCW CLUBMAN
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10495000 |
| Vehicle | 2009 MINI JCW CLUBMAN |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 41,400 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | SC |
Consumer Description
THE TURBOCHARGER OIL INLET FITTING BEGAN LEAKING OIL (2-3 ML/MIN) ONTO THE HOT TURBOCHARGER, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND A STRONG OIL-BURNING SMELL. THE OEM TURBO INLET FITTING UTILIZES A POLYMER O-RING THAT FAILED DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HEAT FROM THE TURBO. THIS IS, APPARENTLY, A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE TURBOCHARGED MINI ENGINES. THIS IS DEFINITELY A FIRE HAZARD. *TR
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