Power Train Related Problems of the 2011 Mini Cooper

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2011 Mini Cooper. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mini Cooper


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2011 Mini Cooper

The Power Train problem

My Mini Cooper has been showing repeated warnings stating “start-off assistance inactive. Caution: vehicle may roll back!” for some time. This issue appears to relate to an existing recall involving potential electrical and starter/rollaway defects.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. While driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission failed to respond. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact shifted the gear selector into park however, the gear would not remain secure and the emergency brake was engaged to prevent   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the gear link became stuck as the contact was attempting to reverse from a driveway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that coffee had leaked into the gear shifter and caused the failure.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Mini Cooper model year vehicles:



Cooper Service Bulletins
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