Mini Cooper owners have reported 274 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (104 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (48 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
Automatic transmission in 2004 Mini Cooper failure at 98k miles. Cost to rebuild quoted at $5k-$8k. Read details...
Problem 1: clutch/transmission failed at 50,000 just after warranty. Unable to shift on highway, had to stay in low gear. Transmission was replaced. It failed a second time, was replaced at about 80,000. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a loud noise emerged from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the cbt transmission needed to be replaced. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the vehicle clutch was defective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the clutch and fly wheel needed to be replace. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to pay for half of the costs. Read details...