Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2017 Mini JCW.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
This car has the steptronic automatic transmission. There is a mechanical actuator that moves when the transmission is placed in park. Apparently an electronic circuit is completed telling the computer the car is in park. There is a small spring on the actuator arm that moves it. If that spring breaks the arm does not move and the computer does not "sense" park. A warning light and alarm go off "secure vehicle from rolling". My online research indicated this is a fairly high failure item it both Minis and bmws. From the pictures I've seen of the actuator arm and spring this appears to be a very poor design. The repair runs anywhere from $2000 to $4000 depending on the dealer repair shop. I believe this item shoud be repaired as a recall item!.