Mini JCW owners have reported 1 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| 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!.