| Niggles and Problems Update
Here is a revised list of the problem areas on the MINI. Some are serious, some trivial, some happened on only one car. Some may be blamed on a design flaw, but most are due to poor workmanship, more than likely from trying to ramp up production to meet the demand. I have listed them in categories with the worst ones first. If I have overlooked any, please post them and I will add them to the list. It will give the prospective buyers a list of things to look out for.
MINI Problems and Niggles:
Interior:
Faulty seat adjusters, redesign may be required
Low quality cloth/leather seat coverings
Seats squeak and rattle
Dashboard rattles
Rear seat assembly not bolted in
Exterior/Body:
Boot hatch hard to close
Boot hatch pops open while driving
Boot hatch rattles
Paint cracks in roof above boot hinges
Roof leaks at aerial mount
Condensation in tail lights
Wheel arches break off easily
Improperly aimed windshield washer jets
Loose windshield rubber moulding
Fuel filler flap poorly fitted
Foggy areas in paint, possibly due to the protective coating
Fuel System:
Inaccurate fuel gauge due to defective tank/sender unit
Sparks when filling with fuel (filler pipe replaced under recall)
Electrical:
Central locking failure
Window motor failure
Air bag failure
Defective ignition key
Heated mirror failure
Wiring harness failure
Wiper motor drains battery while parked if not shut off properly
Boot warning light stays on (defective or improperly mounted sensor)
Tire pressure warning light blinks or comes on for no reason
Engine/Gearbox:
Engine clatter on startup
Clank or clunk when clutch is released (possibly due to ABS)
Hesitation/flat spot in first gear
Loud whine from power steering pump (claimed to be \"normal\")
Noisy air conditioner
Low oil pressure
Engine overheating (due to defective radiator cap)
Reverse gear failure (during skidpad demonstration)
Chassis/Suspension:
Car pulls hard to left
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