Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 2005 Mini Cooper S. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (three problems).
The automatic cvt transmission just down shifted and now won't go into high gear. This will happen on the freeway and will shift and clunk into gear. BMW is aware of the problem with this transmission but won't stand behind their product. It is very dangerous to drive. Read details...
Transmission previously replaced at 48k miles by manufacturer due to noise. My transmission is broken. My tires chirp every time I push on the gas because the transmission does not know what gear to be in due to the bad body control valve. Read details...
I am the current owner of a 2005 Mini Cooper S. I purchased the vehicle in 2006 from Mini of irvine with 3,000 miles. I have recently been experiencing issues with the cvt transmission. The car jerks when changing gears at any speed, as well as when switching from drive to reverse. Read details...