NHTSA Complaint #11524398 — 2005 MINI COOPER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11524398
Vehicle	2005 MINI COOPER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 24, 2023
Date Filed	May 30, 2023
Mileage	160,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2005 Mini Coop S Hardtop. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the vehicle alarm activated inadvertently and the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that he lifted the hood open and noticed fire coming from underneath the engine. The contact extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

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