2006 MINI Cooper: complete transmission failure

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Engine · 53,000 miles · GA

Our car has only 53,000 miles on it. We are informed by 2 different dealers that it needs a new transmission totaling $10,000. We were not aware of the class action suit for this very issue that settled late last year. Bmw/mini knew about the defective transmission and said nothing. Our car is not drivable now and is unsafe to operate. It is worthless essentially after being maintained per their guidelines. When driving it lost control and was not able to shift into gears. Was stuck in 4th gear one time and was hard to stop. Could have caused an accident but we were able to get control.

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

70k and on my third serpentine belt ,battery light goes on and incredibly hard to steer left or right and car dies. When the belt shreds or breaks the car dies and only moves at below 5 MPH ,only warning is a battery light ... People buying this car for teens dont ! Had to replace transmission at 30 k ... If you buy this car used with low mileage get the transmission checked . Note : transmission check requires the engine to be pulled out and will cost $500.00 oil pan constantly leaks. If vw is bad bmw /mini cooper is worse and getting away with highway robbery . Seat belts always getting twisted and require the need to pul off road to fix because they tighten and won't release tension. Look into driver and passenger leather seats falling apart ... Waiting for side impact air bag to go off because of poor material and textile use . If it's rubber it rots or rats eat it because they can enter car engine without issue. With the class action suits ,service warnings,and recalls it looks like mini cooper needs a harder more intense investigation . In regards to exact dates I have repair bills ,class action info. Regarding transmission ...worthless as I have wrong year ,also car is on a constant cycle of malfunction ... Brake lights and head lights constantly need bulb replacement . Please make mini cooper responsible.

Filed Jul 25, 2013 · Engine · 62,300 miles · CA

I was driving in moderate traffic (40mph) when my car suddenly jerked so hard it felt like someone hit me from behind. Prior to this incident, I was feeling the jerkiness slightly and intermittently (felt like downshifting). After reading people's complaints in mini forums, I'm starting to think this could be the beginning of my transmission failure. Luckily no one was hurt but if this continues, there could be some major injuries involved. About four months ago, my mini started to overheat. I get my car serviced regularly so I didn't understand how my water levels and oil levels got so low to overheat my car. After reading up on this, other mini owners faced similar issues. So now, I am required to check water and oil levels at every 1500 miles to avoid overheating. A little high maintenance? Tell me about it!!

Filed Dec 19, 2012 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · DC

2006 mini-cooper. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure. *smd the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but they did state the transmission was in the process of failing. The consumer stated when he attempted to get on the freeway, the vehicle would not shift into 2nd gear. The manufacturer offered to pay 1/2 of the cost on the bill, which totaled $8,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Transmission · 13,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contact stated that while putting the vehicle in reverse or drive, it would suddenly lunge backward or forward without warning. The failure occurred numerous times since 2009. The vehicle was inspected by orlando mini in who advised her that she needed to replace the transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000. Updated 03/24/11*lj the consumer stated the faulty transmission caused the vehicle to lunge forward and backward. Updated 04/04/11