2003 MINI Cooper transmission problems

Filed Nov 5, 2017 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · WA

While in motion, car began to become jerky while excelerating, than the transmission disingaged. No gear would work thereafter.

Filed Jul 4, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Windshield cracked from the bottom where it meets the hood of the car. Driver's side window does not go down. I only hear a clicking sound. Water pump, oil pan and valve cover gaskets failed prematurely. I can't shift the car into first gear without multiple attempts.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Transmission · 86,353 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mini cooper. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started losing power. The accelerator pedal was being depressed with no response. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and was able to be drivin home at a low rate of speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,353. ...updated 04/26/16 *bf updated 12/11/2017

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Transmission · 113,300 miles · CT

The car would not easily shift gears. When I brought it to the mini cooper dealership, I was told that all of the transmission fluid leaked out of the transmission. The transmission is "sealed", so the transmission fluid cannot be checked or changed. I was told that I needed to replace the transmission and clutch. The car should not have a sealed transmission if it can develop a leak so easily.

Filed May 16, 2015 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · TX

The vehicle for months would make a small jump forward when putting in reverse. Then the transmission would make a grinding noise when in drive. The car would feel spongy in drive when first starting off in the morning and at full stops.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Transmission · 158,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mini cooper. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to move when attempting to operate the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 112,134 miles · CO

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Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mini cooper. The contact stated that the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · KS

On 08/13/2014, I was driving my 2003 mini cooper, came to a stop light and when the light changed, I went to start out thru the intersection and lost all power-I managed to get it thru about the time the light had turned red, again! I coasted to the curb, put it in park, sat there for a few minutes and tried, again, to take off. It seemed to be fine, this time,( except for some take-off jerking, and RPM's spiking).drove 42 miles then came to a one way stop sign at the intersection of us hwy 40 & us hwy 56, when traffic cleared I went to cross the intersection and my car jerked and died!!! I had to be pushed out of the intersection while cross traffic had to stop & wait on me! No warning lights came on, in fact, I questioned whether or not they even worked. It's now at the dealership, where I purchased it, used, on 07/29/2014, getting diagnosed.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · CA

Driving in 2nd gear (manual transmission) and the car brakes everything locked up skidding to an immediate, violent stop that squealed the tires and made smoke, oil everywhere on the road, engine still running fine. Scary, could not even push the car off the road because it was stuck in gear. Warranty company towed it to a mini dealer in valencia, ca. Two weeks later, they granted warranty work however, the price tag is $4000!! Warranty only covers $2000 so I have to get another used transmission! I see where there is a recall on all automatic transmissions 2003-2007 because of a class action law suit against mini cooper. Isn't it possible the same thing wrong with the automatic transmission is also happening with the manual transmissions? I can't afford this even with the warranty and I certainly don't want to risk putting another faulty transmission that locks up, what if I was doing 65? I'd roll and be dead, that's what! This car is unsafe and I feel the new, approved transmission is the only answer. This isn't about money, it's about the fact the car locked up with no sign or warning whatsoever. Though, if there is a recall I would like reimbursed for the costs or however that works, thank you for your time. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).