Table 1 shows 15 common power train related problems of the 2003 Mini Cooper. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (18 problems).
We purchased a 2003 Mini Cooper just weeks ago from a private party. Almost instantly the power steering went out while my daughter was driving. Luckily she wasn't in heavy traffic on the la freeway. We were told by the service center that we needed a new power steering pump. Read details...
Auto transmission cvt failure. I'm the orignal owner of this 2003 Mini Cooper with only 58,000 miles and this car is just sitting in my garage. The Mini dealer wants $9,000 to r&r the trans. I can't afford to fix. I feel BMW / Mini should be be ashamed of them selfs. Read details...
While in motion, car began to become jerky while excelerating, than the transmission disingaged. No gear would work thereafter. Read details...