Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Mini Cooper

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2008 Mini Cooper. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mini Cooper


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Mini Cooper

The Power Train problem

While driving the car at aproximately 25mph, the engine and the car stopped running. All dashboard warning lamps were off prior to the engine failure the car rolled to the side of the road to get out of the way of other traffic.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2008 BMW Mini Cooper. While driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission monitor light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the monitor.   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

Cvt transmission stuck in first gear while driving on a highway and would not go more than 30mph and cars had to swerve from behind me in order to prevent an accident. The dealer wants to replace the transmission for $8,000. 00 which is ridiculous.   Read details...


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