NHTSA Complaint #10503010 — 2009 MINI COOPER ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10503010
Vehicle	2009 MINI COOPER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 13, 2013
Date Filed	March 14, 2013
Mileage	68,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE. NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. TIMING CHAIN BROKE, CAUSING COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. OUT OF WARRANTY SO MINI WON'T TOUCH IT. WILL COST $7500+. *TR

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