2007 MINI Cooper S transmission problems

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 49,000 miles · AE

My car started to act funny. Almost sounding like it was suffocating. It would die about ten to fifteen times every morning before I would finally get the car started. It would shut off when I stopped at intersections. The only time it ran decent was when I was driving highways speeds for 20 minutes or more. I changed out filters, spark plugs, and fluids but none of it changed the way it was running. Come to find out it that the chain and chain tensioner had broken. This damage caused roughly $1000 to fix. Luckily I caught it in time before it did additional damages to the crank shaft. With low miles the mechanic even told me its a fault part and brakes easily. He has had to replace numerous american model minis in italy. My country code is 39 if you call.

Filed Oct 25, 2013 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mini cooper s. The contact stated that transmission fluid would leak from the vehicle when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where it was confirmed that the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. The axle and seal for the transmission was replaced however the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The contact also mentioned that the turbo oil feed line had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 84000.

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 55,302 miles · NJ

Ran a diagnostic test and these warnings came up - 2d52 super knocking 2dcd fuel shut off due to super knocking cylinder 3 2968 inlet camshaft sensor 2b64 intake manifold, unmetered air based on all of these sound like my mini cooper has bad fuel and/or serious carbon build, I've just purchased this car from a dealership and I am experiencing delays in acceleration, loss of forward propulsion.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 46,000 miles · TX

I took my car into my local shop and had oil change,new battery,tires rotated and alignment .they could a noise from the engine and they checked it out. Call me to inform me that I had to take to the mini cooper dealership because the timing chain needed to be replace. I called mini cooper and spoke to [xxx] at the houston dealership momentum mini. She informed me that the cost would be anywhere from 4000 to 10,000 dollars. I explained to her I had the car for 1 year and have any driven 6000 miles in a year. After doing research I noticed that other people where having the same issues with there mini. I purchased this car with 39,126 miles on it and my daily drive to work is a quarter mile if that. Please help !!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 3, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mini cooper s. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the transmission mount was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the coolant housing and the transmission mount needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2013 · Transmission · 54,500 miles · NC

I purchased the vehicle as is from a small local lot january of 2013, everything checked out as perfect. I love the car. Was driving home from work and luckily I was about 10 miles from home and at the speed of 35 MPH when it felt like it was stuck in a gear (car is automatic) then I noticed my check engine light came on. I remained at the speed of 35mph or lower because I didn't want to take any chances. Then my brake light came on which made me think I had brake issues. I parked it lifted the hood and it was extremely hot and you could hear the fans running extra hard. We took it to a local guy to look at it as he told us he just had a mini in with same issue weeks before and aaa came to tow it to hendrick mini in charlotte. They thought it was value stems and etc find out a few hours later not the case I need a whole new transmission. The car is a '07 with only 54k miles on it in perfect condition. Makes no sense. Mini/bmw us has heard of my complaint and has told me there is nothing they will do to make it right. If you ask me from everything I've read online this needs to be a recall as everyone has had the same issue. This is very unsafe and I can't afford $9k to pay for a new transmission. I loved my mini cooper but as it stands right now I'm car less and left making payments on a car I cannot even drive and it is sitting in the shop on hold for the time being. Mini/bmw needs to realize all of the customers they are losing over this.

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 58,000 miles · CT

I bought my 2007 mini used 1 month ago. When I went to test drive the car the engine would not start and there was a check engine light on. The dealer told me that they would have it fixed and call me back in for a test drive. I went back and when the car started it had a very slight rattle that eventually went away. Now in the month time that I have had the car it takes me 6 or 7 tries to get the engine to start, and when it runs it has the rattle that has plagued so many other mini owners. Enough is enough. Action must be taken to correct the inadequacy of the inferior timing chain set up. The dealer has told me that it is a "normal" mini noise and that I would have to get used to it. That is in a sense a "cop out" for a problem that is heavily known in the mini community and that bmw mini is well aware of. This is a major mechanical defect in the car and bmw mini need to own up to repair with an updated and current corrective action or replace the engines for all the loyal mini owners experiencing this very costly problem that could lead to total driveline failure. We paid for a good running reliable vehicle and are not getting what we paid for.

Filed Sep 13, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 29,800 miles · CA

My car has a transmission problem. Have to replace it for $9000! It s mini cooper s 2007 only 29800 miles!! The dealer will not repines anything and the warranty is out!

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 28,000 miles · OR

Mini cooper drivers around the u.s. And world have been reporting a strange knocking/rubbing noise coming from the engine compartment for the year 2007+ mini cooper. From the misc dealer repair details it appears to be a issue with the timing chain and tensioner system. It also appears the without being fixed the car will eventually have a timing chain failure and possible motor destruction. On a good note bmw/mini know what the problem is however is failing to come up with or acknowledge a permanent solution. How many customers issues will it take before bmw/mini will issue a full recall?

Filed Apr 17, 2012 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · NJ

Car misfired and had backfired; check engine light came on. Took car right to dealer , they told us it is a known issue and doing nothing but charging customers for the repair. The timing chain and timing tensioner has a design flaw that is recognized but nothing done. If full failure on roadway can cause catastrophic issues to me and others .