2005 MINI Cooper: complete transmission failure

5 of the 372 complaints about the 2005 MINI Cooper describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 62,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

2011
1
2008
1
2007
1
2006
5
2005
5
2004
12
2003
38
2002
18
2001
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · 83,000 miles · CA

Problem with the transmission. Transmission does not shift properly downshifts at high speeds causing the engine to rev really high. Jolts a lot on the speed changes. Having signs indicative of transmission failure.

Filed Dec 3, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 41,230 miles · FL

At low miles the transmission has to be replaced. No fore warning just gone. I'm trying to drive and at 10 MPH I'm revving at up to 3000 RPM's. This should def not be happening! I'm fuming being that I have to now replace the transmission when I have not beaten on it or anything to make this happen. So far my experience with bmw has not been good. I would have been better buying anything else.

Filed Nov 23, 2012 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · TX

I had a little whining sound when I pushed on the clutch. Everything worked fine even with the whining sound. I started driving to the mechanics and my car completely shut down. The transmission came completely apart. All the teeth are gone from the second gear with no warning. I have already spent 2000.00, now I will have to either spend another 3000.00 for a new transmission, or trade in my car at a horrible loss and I will be upside down on the next car. I read that there were class action lawsuits against mini/bmw over the transmissions. I was hoping that I would find a recall on here.

Filed Oct 7, 2009 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · TX

2005 mini cooper automatic CVT transmission failed at only 47,000 miles. When taking my foot off of the gas, the RPM's would rev up as the car slowed down. Then my check engine light and ep (transmission) warning light came on and the car would no longer shift above second gear, making the car practically undrivable. This vehicle has always been serviced promptly and well maintained through mini cooper dealerships. My factory warranty expired 6 months ago. The interior belt or chain on the transmission has "completely come apart" and the entire transmission needs to be replaced. Mini cooper estimates $7600 to replace this transmission!

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mini cooper. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked and made rattling and popping sounds. The vehicle shut off and the contact pushed it to the side of the road. The key could not be removed from the ignition and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. She was informed that the transmission failed and would cost $7,000 to repair. The contact will call the manufacturer for assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000.