2002 MINI Cooper: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 118,457 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mini cooper. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The electronic learning module and the pyramid warning light illuminated. The contact stated that several components were replaced due to manufacturer defects. The gear lever, transmission, brake pedal, motor, clutch, front and rear axles, and the accelerator pedal position sensor were all replaced. The failure mileage was 118,457.

Filed Jul 13, 2009 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mini cooper. The vehicle shut off while driving approximately 25 MPH. There were no warnings prior to the transmission failure. The contact feels that this is a serious safety issue because a crash could have occurred. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2007 · Transmission · 57,600 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mini cooper. The contact stated that her transmission failed while driving 30 MPH. The dealer informed her that there is warranty expired that covered the transmission. The vehicle has a CVT transmission and, according to the federal safety agency website, there are many others with this same failure. The computer chip was replaced three times after stalling on three separate occasions prior to the transmission failing. The vehicle was constantly shutting off and stalling in the middle of the road. The current and failure mileages were 57,600. Updated 02/01/08. *lj the consumer stated the battery also needed replacing after 41,000 miles. The consumer stated the repairs cost her $7,000. Updated 02/01/08

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Engine · 20,000 miles · IL

-stalling when changing from reverse to drive. Has also stalled once on the interstate. -RPM's keep revving between 3000 & 5000 when I hit 55-60 MPH. Once I pass 60 MPH the RPM's decrease to a reasonable level. This happens everyday without fail.

Filed Jul 2, 2003 · Transmission · 5,950 miles · CA

When the air conditioning is on, car stalls or stumbles while starting movement in first gear. This causes merges, left turns to get dangerous. Hot weather increases the occurrence of the problem.

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Transmission · 16,956 miles · TX

Car stalls randomly when comming to a stop. This happens on on manuel transmission. When depressing the clutch it revs down and idols low and stalls when approahing a stop. After an inital stall power is reduced and is sluggish when the gas is depressed.

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Electrical · CA

2003 mini cooper CVT. Vehicle stalls in traffic conditions. Boggs down, lunges upon acceleration. Power failure. No indicator lights on dash warn of problem. Vehicle has been serviced on three occasions for same problems. Boggs down and lunges corrected by reprogramming on first service. After first service vehicle stalled again in traffic conditions. Returned to service dept. Who were unable to replicate stalling after 400 miles of test driving it. Contacted mini division of bmw of america. They sent technical specialist who checked the electrical system, no apparent cause. Mini representative is currently having electrical harness replaced. Vehicle out of service for 6 weeks and counting. Major safety concern.

Filed Feb 21, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 5,125 miles · MD

Car almost stalls when trying to accelerate from a complete stop. Acceleration rates vary and sometimes are dangerously slow car lunges when trying to move small distances

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Acceleration · FL

Vehicle will hestitate to accelerate and intermittently ly stall while driving. Contacted dealer.cause unknown.