# 2009 MINI COOPER — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1023184` · 2013-11-21 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MINI
- **Model:** COOPER
- **Year:** 2009
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 85,000
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON 21 NOVEMBER 2013 WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY MINI CAME ON.  I CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT.  BY THE TIME I GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH THE DEALER, THE LIGHT TURNED OFF.  AROUND 5 MILES FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THEN THE CAR ERUPTED IN FLAMES.  I AM UNSURE WHERE ELSE TO FILE A COMPLAINT BUT I THOUGHT I WOULD BEGIN HERE.  *TR
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