Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2009 Mini Cooper.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
Light is coming on and transmission shifts smoothly but when you decelerate it bucks down. It happens anywhere on the roads when driving and you decelerate. The light that indicates issue with transmission, in the book it says I won't be able to shift out of park but there is no issue shifting out of park, so not sure if it is considered electrical or if it is powertrain.
The timing tensioner on my Mini Cooper s backed out, resulting in a massive oil loss while at highway speeds. This is apparently a known issue by Mini, but no known recall has been issued at this point.
A 2009 Mini Cooper clutch was defective was replaced in may of 2010 and in August of 2010 the clutch went again and this time burnt the fly wheel. The car had to be towed safety of passenger was compromised.
2009 Mini Cooper. Consumer states that clutch was compromised and the vehicle needed to be towed. She would like this issue to be looked into. She paid to have the flywheel replaced. The flywheel was replaced twice within three months. The second time the flywheel was replaced, the consumer was informed it was burnt and not covered under warranty.