One problem related to transmission shudder has been reported for the 2003 Mini Cooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mini Cooper based on all problems reported for the 2003 Cooper.
The vehicle for months would make a small jump forward when putting in reverse. Then the transmission would make a grinding noise when in drive. The car would feel spongy in drive when first starting off in the morning and at full stops.