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2002 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10276566Year: 2002Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10276566Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: July 11, 2009Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0

Specific Component's Description:Power Train:AutomaticTransmission

Consumer's City: San GabrielConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33412TDate Added to File: July 13, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

July 13, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 63000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: n/aDate of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 25 MilesDescription of the Complaint:The contact owns a 2002 MINI cooper. The vehicle shut off while drivingapproximately 25 mph. There were no warnings prior to the transmission failure. The contact feels thatthis is a serious safety issue because a crash could have occurred. The failure mileage was 63,000.

2002 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10269497Year: 2002Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10269497Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: May 13, 2009Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: HinsdaleConsumer's State: ILVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33412TDate Added to File: May 20, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA: May 20, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 67700 Miles

Number of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 5 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Transmission whining noise eventually leading to transmission failure. MINIis aware of this problem with cvt transmissions and refuses to admit fault. Very common problemoccurring in most 2002 vehicles with only 40,000-60,000 miles on them. Cost is 7000 to replace. MINIdoes not offer repair on this part.

2002 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10241197Year: 2002Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10241197Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: August 3, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: San FranciscoConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33472TDate Added to File: September 6, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

September 6, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 43191 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 10 MilesDescription of the Complaint:The automatic transmission of my 2002 MINI cooper failed while my friendwas driving my car. She was on a winding coastal road and the car died on a blind curve, putting her atgreat danger. Fortunately nobody was hurt. The car was towed to the san francisco BMW dealership,where I was informed I needed a $8500 "refurbished" transmission, as the transmission is not even madeanymore. Research on line shows that this becoming a frequent problem with "first generation" minis withthe "cvt" automatic transmission. I declined the repair and sold them the carcass of my car. This is adangerous problem and BMW/MINI is not accepting responsibility.

2002 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10241108Year: 2002Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10241108Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: January 10, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: Daly CityConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: September 5, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

September 5, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 98901 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 60 MilesDescription of the Complaint:I was driving my 2002 MINI on the freeway at 65 mph and I felt a suddenjolting and sensed a backward force impeding it from going forward. Luckily, it was night time and thereweren't many cars, because my MINI stopped going forward and was merely running on momentum. Thecar got worse and started making a loud clunking sound from where the transmission sits and the carcontinued jolting not going forward as I barely had enough momentum to pull to the shoulder. Afterturning off the engine and checking that everything was fine by appearance (no oil leak, no blown gasket,etc), I restarted the car fine, but the car never again engaged into gear until I spent a whopping $7,000 tofix it. I would shift into d and the engine would rev, but the car stayed inert. The transmission is a closedsystem and when no harm is done to it and no fluid is not leaking, transmissions shouldn't pose anyproblems at considerably low miles (99k). I started researching on the possible problems with thetransmission and sure enough, there was a long list of complaints on the faulty design. Next, I had toshop for mechanics. All the experienced MINI mechanics told me that BMW offered no replacement partsbecause of a patent the inventor had on the cvt design. I had to have the whole transmission replacedbecause there were no options BMW left for the consumer. It was either you pay $7,000 or your MINI willbe scrapped and never run again. My mechanic was nice enough to chop open the transmission and sawthat it was just a metal belt that drives the transmission that was broken. A simple belt that probably costsno more than $200 could have been replaced and a whole lot of consumer money could have beensaved if the part was available to the us- not to mention the whole ordeal wouldn't be there if BMW haddesigned a reliable transmission in the first place, (ie use a regular automatic transmission instead of acvt when the cvt has not be fully tested for its reliability).

2002 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10237175Year: 2002Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10237175Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: August 5, 2002Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: HavelockConsumer's State: NCVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33432TDate Added to File: August 6, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

August 6, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 46000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 55 MilesDescription of the Complaint:I AM the second owner (both older ladies), of a 2002 automatic MINI cooperwith 46,000 miles. Yesterday while driving home from work the tranny failed. It downshifted or somethingand the ep warning light came on, which means transmission failure and I was two feet away from beingrear ended! I could have been killed. After researching on line, I have read great amounts of consumerswith the same complaint. It is dangerous and very costly according to the figures I've read of peoplewhose had theirs fixed or replaced. These cars with the cvt transmissions needs to be announced to thepublic for safety reasons alone not even to mention the cost! sincerely, bonnie quinn

2002 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10221060Year: 2002Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10221060Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: March 8, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: WashingtonConsumer's State: DCVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33442TDate Added to File: March 13, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

March 13, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 31980 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: YesHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: Front Wheel DriveFuel System Type: Fuel InjectionFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: 25 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Cvt transmission failed after 32,000 miles, needing costly replacement.

2002 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10212708Year: 2002Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10212708Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: December 26, 2007Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: Fair LawnConsumer's State: NJVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33462TDate Added to File: December 26, 2007Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

December 26, 2007

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 122000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 2Date of Purchase: October 29, 2002Is Original Owner: YesHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: YesNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: Front Wheel DriveFuel System Type: Fuel InjectionFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: 10 MilesDescription of the Complaint:My automatic transmission failed on my 2002 MINI cooper rendering the carwill not start. The dealership wants $6000+ to fix the transmission. I had a similar issue about 3 monthsago and they just reset the code and it worked fine. They said if they tried resetting the code again, the

car may just die on me while driving.

2002 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10211394Year: 2002Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10211394Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: November 30, 2007Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: ChampaignConsumer's State: ILVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33442TDate Added to File: December 10, 2007Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

December 10, 2007

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: n/aNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: June 20, 2003Is Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: Rear Wheel DriveFuel System Type: Fuel InjectionFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: 2 MilesDescription of the Complaint:I have a 2002 MINI cooper with a cvt automatic transmission. Thetransmission has failed. The care has about 61,000 miles. The transmission has to be replaced costingme at least $6,000.



Consumer's City: San FranciscoConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33412TDate Added to File: August 31, 2007

Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

August 31, 2007

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 59000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: September 17, 2002Is Original Owner: YesHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: YesNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: 50 MilesDescription of the Complaint:I recently was driving home from sacramento when my car stopped drivingon the freeway.... Luckily I was able to pull off to the side and call for help... The car was still running andthe rpm's were going up, but would not drive or reverse. I had no idea what the problem was especiallysince I had just had the second inspection service on the car on 4/10/2007 at the cost of $850. The carhad not been driving funny, no lights had come on, nothing was abnormal. Aaa took my car to MINI ofsacramento dealer where I had to leave it over night (the service department was no longer open) andcheck myself into a hotel. I called the next morning and they said because I did not have an appointmentthey would be able to take the car on an emergency basis and take a look at it around 5:00 pm. I wascalled later that day and told the car needed a new transmission and it will cost $7,500... The car hasroughly 59,000 miles on it. Updated 02-21-08

2002 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10197283Year: 2002Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10197283Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: May 23, 2007Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: MilpitasConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33472TDate Added to File: July 23, 2007Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

July 23, 2007

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 57600 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 4Date of Purchase: June 6, 2002Is Original Owner: YesHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: Front Wheel DriveFuel System Type: Fuel InjectionFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic Transmission

Vehicle Speed: 30 MilesDescription of the Complaint:The contact owns a 2002 MINI cooper. The contact stated that hertransmission failed while driving 30 mph. The dealer informed her that there is Warranty expired thatcovered the transmission. The vehicle has a cvt transmission and, according to the NHTSA website,there are many others with this same failure. The computer chip was replaced three times after stalling onthree separate occasions prior to the transmission failing. The vehicle was constantly shutting off andstalling in the middle of the road. The current and failure mileages were 57,600. Updated 02/01/08. Theconsumer stated the Battery also needed replacing after 41,000 miles. The consumer stated the repairscost her $7,000. Updated 02/01/08

2002 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10000426Year: 2002Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10000426Manufacturer: Bayerische Motoren WerkeWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: October 28, 2002Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: ChelseaConsumer's State: MAVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: December 30, 2002Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

December 30, 2002

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: n/aNumber of Occurrences: n/aDate of Purchase: April 18, 2002Is Original Owner: YesHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: YesNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: Fuel InjectionFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:I AM having a problem with my 2002 MINI cooper, it is experiencingproblems with the transmission and it has been in the service department in three separate occasiontotallying 54 days, the last time that it was in the service department it was 40 days. They finally said theproblem was corrected, but it took them that long to figure out what was wrong. I called the dealershipand told them that I wanted to be compensated only for the days the car was at their shop, also Iinformed them that if the MINI has to be taken to the shop again, that will force me to enforce the lemonlaw. Melissa steffy, the general manager, said for me to send her the letter and she wil see what she cando, but that it was unlikely that they would compensate for anything. I don't think it's fair because Ipurchased the car to use it, not for them to have it in the dealer's service department. I would appreciate ifyou could assist me with this matter. Thanks leyda ramos for edid batista : [email protected]

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10292084Year: 2003

Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10292084Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: November 6, 2009Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: DavenportConsumer's State: IAVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: November 13, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

November 13, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 76500 MilesNumber of Occurrences: n/aDate of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 25 MilesDescription of the Complaint:The contact owns a 2003 MINI cooper. While driving approximately 25 mphthe transmission began to slip gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostictesting. The failure was related to the transmission which required replacement. The transmission canonly be replaced by an authorized dealer, but there are no authorized dealerships in the state. Themechanic estimated the replacement cost of the transmission between $8,000-$9,000. The vehicle hasnot been repaired for the malfunction. The failure and current mileages were 76,500. The vin wasunavailable.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10289738Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10289738Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: October 22, 2009Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: Redondo BeachConsumer's State: CA

Vehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33473TDate Added to File: October 25, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

October 25, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 128000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 50 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Transmission failed on 2003 MINI cooper while driving on highway.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10285009Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10285009Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: September 19, 2009Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: San AntionoConsumer's State: TXVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33403TDate Added to File: September 23, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA: September 23, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 88000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: January 1, 2007Is Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: YesNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:The contact owns a 2003 MINI cooper. The contact stated that thetransmission will shift into the drive gear. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility, and a technicianconcluded that he needed to replace the cvt transmission, at an expense of $ 8,300.00. No repairs weremade. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileageswere 88,000. Updated 10/21/09. The repair shop discovered the cvt drive belt had shredded which sentmetal through the transmission. There were no parts available, the only option was full transmission

replacement. Updated 10/20/09



Consumer's City: AberdeenConsumer's State: WAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33483TDate Added to File: September 19, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

September 19, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 55000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 5 MilesDescription of the Complaint:My car will suddenly only go about 5 mph. This has happened several times.We have taken it to the mechanic and he thinks he has it fixed and then it happens again. Now they aresaying it needs a new transmission for $8,400. They can't rebuild one, they can't buy a rebuilt one. Thecar has low miles and the transmission shouldn't be going out. I believe MINI coopers have a flawedtransmission and the company continues to put more flawed transmissions into cars and we thecustomers are getting !@#$%.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10284244Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10284244Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: July 29, 2009Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: HaywardConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: September 17, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

September 17, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: n/aNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:Our MINI cooper repeatedly stalled while in heavy traffic resulting in severalnear death experiences. No fault code or check-engine light ever appeared. Upon taking the car into thedealership, while under Warranty, the problem and our concerns were dismissed without remedy. Finally,after being in the mountains on windy roads a clicking noise began. Since no fault or check-engine lightappeared, we assumed the cause of the noise to be from something minor and opted to drive the car tothe nearest mechanic, a five mile drive. Shortly before arriving to the mechanic, the MINI unexpectedlybecame quite difficult to control. Luckily we were able to get off the freeway, upon which the transmissioncompletely stopped working requiring the car to be pushed to the mechanic. Again, no check-engine lightcame on as a warning and no fault codes were stored. Bmws MINI cooper cvt transmission poses asignificant safety hazard to drivers. Research indicates BMW is aware of the defective transmission,which explains why BMW opted to no longer use the cvt transmission in later models. Thank you fortaking the time to rectify the situation to keep MINI owners & other drivers safe. Ours is just one of manysimilar experiences we've recently learned of while researching the dismal track record of bmws cvttransmissions in early MINI coopers.



Consumer's City: TopekaConsumer's State: KSVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC334X3TDate Added to File: September 12, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

September 12, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 75558 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/a

Is Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: 15 MilesDescription of the Complaint:I have a 2003 MINI cooper with automatic cvt transmission and have hadrecurring problems with the cvt since I purchased the vehicle. Below is a summary of service visits,replacement of the cvt in 2007, and the current status of the cvt as inoperable. I have all invoices detailingwork done. 10/9/02 - I purchased a new 2003 MINI cooper with automatic cvt transmission from baronBMW in merriam, ks. 12/02 - MINI usa sent me letter re: chassis #te13495 that some automatic cvttransmissions had been filled with the incorrect transmission oil and to schedule an appointment to haveit flushed and replaced asap. 12/27/02 - baron flushed and replaced fluid. I also complained that the carhad died two times and ran rough. Mileage 1,760. 7/2/03-I took MINI in complaining "when going fromreverse to drive car has a hard lurch" and baron's invoice states "test drove car and found it was veryharsh going into gear and lurched when it was cold". 2nd auto trans concern was "car has almost died atlow idles a few times". Baron reprogrammed the car under Warranty. Mileage 6,465. 7/23/07-customergoodwill provided by baron MINI and replaced the transmission at no cost although Warranty was up.Mileage 49,512. 9/11/07-I took MINI in again complaining of rough idle and car wants to die at stops.Mileage 51,167. 8/13/09- MINI was having a hard time shifting out of 1st gear. It would only drive 15-20mph at up to 3,000 rpms. I called baron and was told the current transmission had a two year Warranty(which made this complaint 2 years and a few weeks past Warranty) but it was possible MINI would coverrepair/replacement. They did not. Baron flushed and filled the transmission fluid and said it runs better butit is not fixed. They recommend replacing the cvt again. I have not had the cvt replaced (for the 2nd time).Mileage 75,558.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10278440Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10278440Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: May 8, 2009Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/aSpecific Component's Description: Power Train:Automatic TransmissionConsumer's City: Bryson CityConsumer's State: NCVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33483TDate Added to File: July 27, 2009Date Complaint Received by NHTSA: July 27, 2009Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 98000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/a

Fuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 50 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Transmission failed with no warning or symptoms.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10269118Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10269118Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: May 14, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/aSpecific Component's Description: Power Train:Automatic TransmissionConsumer's City: ManchesterConsumer's State: NHVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33483TDate Added to File: May 18, 2009Date Complaint Received by NHTSA: May 18, 2009Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 31000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:Cvt transmission failure.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10266021Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10266021Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: April 12, 2009Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: WynnewoodConsumer's State: PAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33453TDate Added to File: April 19, 2009


April 19, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 37000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 25 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Automatic transmission on my 2003 MINI cooper blew out without anywarning. The car would not move. The car had just about 37,000 miles on it and was regularly maintainedat the dealers shop.



Consumer's City: BurlingtonConsumer's State: WIVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: March 24, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA: March 24, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 54000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 30 MilesDescription of the Complaint:2003 MINI cooper transmission failure. Replacement cost approx 7500.00this is a known defect and there is a multitude of problems associated with this. I bought mine used. Nodisclosure of it during the sale. It should be at least be flagged for the consumers protection. Dealers,manufactures will not even discuss it. It is a horrible situation to be in.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10255379Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10255379Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: January 10, 2007Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: TampaConsumer's State: FLVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33463TDate Added to File: January 16, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

January 16, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 61000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 5 MilesDescription of the Complaint:My 2003 MINI cooper has transmission failure it fell to pieces at 61,000miles after impeccable engine maintenance for no apparent reason then I found online that many MINIowners had similar problems at the same time approximately 4 yrs after buying the MINI scam that theysell this faulty car just glad it didn't cause an accident.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10255090Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10255090Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: June 1, 2006Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: ArcadiaConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: January 14, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA: January 14, 2009


Number of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:I have a 2003 MINI cooper. The transmission (cvt transmission) first failed ataround 40,000 miles and the dealer was able to replace it under the Warranty. Since then every fewmonths the transmission will fail and so far it's been the 4th time that the dealer tried to replace thetransmission and still fails. It seems like the problem cannot be fixed once and for all, now my car has81,000 miles on it and I feel bad to sell the car knowing I AM just passing the problem on to someoneelse. I can have it fixed at no charge as I AM covered by Warranty however if I sell it, the next buyer willnot be protected and will face endless fix and money to waste, not to mention that it's $8000 each time toreplace a transmission



Consumer's City: CranfordConsumer's State: NJVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33413TDate Added to File: December 29, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

December 29, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 54000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 10 MilesDescription of the Complaint:My automatic transmission (cvt) broke while pulling away from a stop sign.Car was well maintained, dealer service only. Mileage was only 54k.



Consumer's City: PensacolaConsumer's State: FLVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33483TDate Added to File: December 12, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

December 12, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 80000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 35 MilesDescription of the Complaint:I own a 2003 MINI cooper with a cvt automatic transmission. The car has80000 miles on it and the cvt failed completely. There is no alternative but to get a new replacement withan "updated" 2005 model which I have been quoted from 2 places $8000 for parts and labor. This is mycomplaint. If they know there is a problem with the cvt why have they not contacted me? please contact ifyou need further details.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10246675Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10246675Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: October 15, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: StatesvilleConsumer's State: NCVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33493TDate Added to File: October 24, 2008


October 24, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 67000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 2 MilesDescription of the Complaint:The cvt failed in my 2003 MINI cooper at 67,000 miles. The repair costoffered by dealer started at 7400 then when told I had read about numerous others having the sameproblem the cost became 5900. Also found out the company stopped using this transmission in 07models due to problems. Need re-call and or reimbursements.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10245497Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10245497Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: February 20, 2006Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: KirklandConsumer's State: WAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33473TDate Added to File: October 15, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

October 15, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 62000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 15 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Failed cvt transmission in the middle of an intersection. Car had to bepushed to the side of the road as entire system was locked and engine died; could not manually moveshift out of drive. Mileage was around 12,000 above Warranty. Dealership quoted $7200 to replacetransmission - no coverage under Warranty. I could not afford the repair, so turned the car back tomanufacturer as a voluntary repo. This was devastating. Car was in excellent condition otherwise.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10242948Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10242948Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: September 19, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: SeattleConsumer's State: WAVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: September 19, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA: September 19, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 87000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:Cvt transmission on 2003 MINI copper failed at 87,000 miles. The cost toreplace is quoted by the dealer at $7400. Come to find out that this is a recurring issue with thistransmission to the point that it should be considered a recall issue.



Consumer's City: LitchfieldConsumer's State: OHVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: September 11, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

September 11, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 66000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:2003 MINI cooper, 66,000 miles and the transmission needs replaced. Thecost is going to be 8,500.00.2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10241119Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10241119Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: May 7, 2006Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: NewportConsumer's State: NHVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: September 5, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

September 5, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 64000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 3 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Bought the car in 2003 brand new and had complained to the service deptwhen in for repairs that the transmission felt odd. It would jerk at low speeds, between 5 and 10. Theysaid this was normal for the cvt and it should go away once the transmission was accustomed to the wayI drive. In 2006 my husband was giving blood in manchester, nh and while he was doing that I went to themall for a few hours. As I was returning to pick him up I came to a yellow light that I could not make itthrough. I stopped the car, like normal not a hard stop, and heard a clank noise almost as if I had hitsomething in the road. The light turned green and I pressed on the accelerator to go and nothing wouldhappen except my rpms would go up. I was on a slight hill and began to coast but I wasn't sure if I wascoasting or if the car was just going really slow, until I started in an uphill and the car stopped. I tried toturn of the car and turn it back on, crazy logic that sometimes does the trick, and there was no change. Ipushed the car into a driveway as I was on a 2 lane road and blocking traffic and called aaa to have the

car towed. The car was towed to MINI of peabody. When they called on monday they said that the cvthad failed, they found the chain and links in the oil pan and that it would have to be replaced. I asked howmuch the replacement would be and they told me parts and labor would be $7700. When I was told that Italked to the sa about the other people that had problems with they're cvt's at 60k miles. He said hewould talk to the manager and call back. He called back and said that he talked to the manager andspoke with MINI usa and they would come half the cost of the replacement bringing it to $3850. I went topick it up and it felt like a completely different car. There is no jerkiness at slow speeds so I'm convincedthat I had a dud transmission all along.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10240758Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10240758Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: September 2, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: FairhavenConsumer's State: MAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33463TDate Added to File: September 3, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

September 3, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 81493 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:On 9/2/08 I brought my 2003 MINI cooper to the dealer for service. I washearing a noise from the front that clocked at low speed. I thought it was a bad cv joint and asked theservice writer to verify and give me a estimate. When they were done it was determined the noise wascoming from the transmission and it would need to be replaced. The estimate was $7613.00 plus tax. Idrove home and spent some time researching the cvt transmission in the MINI coopers and found whatappears to be a high failure rate. A look at several forums for MINI's shows postings of problems similarto mine in cooper models with mileages from 34,000 to 113,000 all with cvt transmissions. Thereplacement costs were similar too. There were many comments from forum users to avoid buying aused MINI cooper with a cvt, "avoid it like the plague" was one comment. MINI no longer uses thistransmission. Maybe the failures made them look to another source, I do not know. I also contacted aperson who is gathering names, 50 so far, to file a class action lawsuit against MINI to try and recoup themoney spent repairing a faulty transmission. That is just 50 people who knew how to contact her to beadded to the list. As of right now these people are still looking for an attorney to represent them. Theremust be more, and 50 transmissions is alot of money. If a investigation is done by the NHTSA and arecall is initiated then maybe these people can be reimbursed by MINI. I find it unusual that a

transmission should fail in a vehicle with 81,500 miles and most complaints I have read have a averagefailure mileage at 60,000. Minis Warranty expires at 50,000 miles. This is unacceptable. The MINI dealerhas made a effort to share the expense with me and in good faith will replace the transmission for 1/2price. As of this writing I have not made a decision yet. The vehicle has a trade-in value of $10,000, sospending almost $4000.00 to repair a obviously defective part is crazy.



Consumer's City: PortlandConsumer's State: ORVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33443TDate Added to File: August 26, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

August 26, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 74500 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 55 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Automatic transmission (cvt) failed. It will cost $8000 (MINI/BMW dealerquote) to replace. I noticed there were many complaints of this problem on the internet manyrecommended to file a complaint on the NHTSA website.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10236567Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10236567Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: July 14, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0Specific Component's Description: Power Train:Automatic

TransmissionConsumer's City: CarsonConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33483TDate Added to File: July 31, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

July 31, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 67000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 40 MilesDescription of the Complaint:I own a 2003 MINI cooper with 67k miles ( out of Warranty). Two weeks agowhile driving up a hill to my home, the transmission would not go into gear. I could barely make it up thehill and had to change to the slow lane and pull off the road. After doing much searching on the internet, Ifound that many were having this problem. This is a major drive chain component that shouldn't go out at67k. The cvt transmission seems to be flawed and acknowledged by the manufacturer as they do not putthese transmissions into the newer models. Also it seems, even out of Warranty MINI's get transmissionsreplaced; with the owner only having to pay for labor if the owner causes a "stink" or alludes to makingproblems for MINI. If the manufacturer really believed the cvt transmission were not faulty, I believe theywould stick to their position with all customers, instead of making exceptions. MINI should be ordered torecall cars with the cvt transmission.



Consumer's City: LancasterConsumer's State: PAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33453TDate Added to File: July 19, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

July 19, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 78000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: No

Has Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 60 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Purchased 2002 MINI cooper in 3/03 at MINI sterling in va. Moved to pa,servicing car under Warranty at the nearest dealership, otto's MINI in west chester (50 mi away). Minorissues corrected under Warranty, which expired in late 2005. In july 2007, at 78,000 miles, while drivingon local expressway car suddenly lost ability to drive in gear and I pulled over (luckily safe - traffic wasmoving at 60-70 mph). Engine ran but car would not go into gear. All signs pointed to major transmissionproblem. Car towed to transmission shop in york (nearest recommended shop) who confirmedtransmission issue. Called MINI of towson (nearest dealer) for quote on replacing transmission - it was$7800! car was only worth $12,000-$13,000 at that time - repair was over 50% of car value. Local shoptried fix it with rebuilt transmission. Turned into 7 month nightmare as multiple rebuilt transmissions didn'twork due to computer code issues, so car towed to MINI of towson twice to see if they could correctissues, but each time dealer only offered to fix with new transmission from them at $7800. Tried tradingcar to them for new MINI, but they only offered me $4000 for the car, saying their cost to fix was still$6000. Local shop finally gave up, refunding my deposit and returning car with rebuilt transmission thatwill only drives in low gear at 20 mph. Now have MINI in my garage (with balance on car loan) that shouldbe worth $10,000 but is unusable. MINI is refusing to do anything about this design flaw (new cars havedifferent transmission), which is unsafe at any speed, as they say. Ntsb should order recall of these carsand repair at MINI's cost. I have informed my congressman brother about this issue (he sits on housetranspiration committee) - he is awaiting word on how ntsb and MINI respond to my complaint (obviouslyshared my many others). Thank you.



Consumer's City: LancasterConsumer's State: PAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33453TDate Added to File: July 19, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

July 19, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 78000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/a

Transmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 60 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Purchased 2003 MINI cooper in 3/03 at MINI sterling in va. Moved to pa,servicing car under Warranty at the nearest dealership, otto's MINI in west chester (50 mi away). Minorissues corrected under Warranty, which expired in late 2005. In july 2007, at 78,000 miles, while drivingon local expressway car suddenly lost ability to drive in gear and I pulled over (luckily safe - traffic wasmoving at 60-70 mph). Engine ran but car would not go into gear. All signs pointed to major transmissionproblem. Car towed to transmission shop in york (nearest recommended shop) who confirmedtransmission issue. Called MINI of towson (nearest dealer) for quote on replacing transmission - it was$7800! car was only worth $12,000-$13,000 at that time - repair was over 50% of car value. Local shoptried fix it with rebuilt transmission. Turned into 7 month nightmare as multiple rebuilt transmissions didn'twork due to computer code issues, so car towed to MINI of towson twice to see if they could correctissues, but each time dealer only offered to fix with new transmission from them at $7800. Tried tradingcar to them for new MINI, but they only offered me $4000 for the car, saying their cost to fix was still$6000. Local shop finally gave up, refunding my deposit and returning car with rebuilt transmission thatwill only drives in low gear at 20 mph. Now have MINI in my garage (with balance on car loan) that shouldbe worth $10,000 but is unusable. MINI is refusing to do anything about this design flaw (new cars havedifferent transmission), which is unsafe at any speed, as they say. Netscape should order recall of thesecars and repair at mine's cost. I have informed my congressman brother about this issue (he sits onhouse transportation committee) - he is awaiting word on how netscape and MINI respond to mycomplaint (obviously shared my many others). Thank you

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10234816Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10234816Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: June 30, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: Hunting ValleyConsumer's State: OHVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33493TDate Added to File: July 18, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

July 18, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 60905 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:2003 MINI cooper, transmission problems. Dealers states it would costseven thousand dollars to replace and fix. With the car only worth double than that it is an shameful act

on MINI for doing this to customers. Sounds of rattling and transmission slipping, dealer states it is aregular problem with the cooper but there is no recall of any sort.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10231622Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10231622Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: May 1, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/aSpecific Component's Description: Power Train:Automatic TransmissionConsumer's City: Little Egg HarborConsumer's State: NJVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: June 19, 2008Date Complaint Received by NHTSA:June 19, 2008Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 113000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 35 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Cvt (continuously variable transmission) failure.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10228872Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10228872Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: May 7, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: Long BeachConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: May 25, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA: May 25, 2008


Number of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 30 MilesDescription of the Complaint:I was driving home from work and the MINI cooper would not accelerate anylonger. Fortunately, I was about a mile away from home and called for help. We had to push the car allthe way home. Come to find out, many people have been having the same problem with the MINI coopertransmission. They noted something about the cvt transmission that MINI tried experimenting with. I'veread many stories where MINI cars just stopped in the middle of the highway. Many MINI transmissionshave been giving out around 70,000 to 80,000 miles which is unorthodox for a transmission. The cost toreplace the transmission was approx 8,000.



Consumer's City: Bay ShoreConsumer's State: NYVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33413TDate Added to File: May 20, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

May 20, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 85000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:My cvt in my 2003 MINI cooper failed at 85000 miles.. Suddenly and itseems a rarer large percent are failing. With an average replacement price of $7000.. For a car that cost$21,000.. Never had a transmission fail like this.!! car was towed to dealer.. Appro 1.4 miles away and wewere given a lift home... Approx 24 miles away. We are waiting to hear what the repair cost will be butresearch gave me the number already of $7000. To be honest.. I cant afford that !!!



Consumer's City: ManchesterConsumer's State: NHVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33483TDate Added to File: May 3, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA: May 3, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 37000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:Cvt failure at 37,000 miles dealer estimates cost at $8,400 to replace (thereis no repair option).

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10224836Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10224836Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: April 10, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: CalgaryConsumer's State: 00Vehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33403TDate Added to File: April 17, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA: April 17, 2008


Number of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: May 29, 2002Is Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: YesNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: Front Wheel DriveFuel System Type: Fuel InjectionFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:Driving to work one morning and the engine response seemed sluggish.Called a mechanic friend, he said it's either the spark plugs or transmission problem. Book appointmentfor service. Several days later, complete transmission failure at 83,000km. MINI cooper has said that Ineed a completely new transmission, being just off Warranty by 3,000km I was quoted approximately$9,000 for repairs.



Consumer's City: SnoqualmieConsumer's State: WAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33483TDate Added to File: March 24, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

March 24, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 75000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: February 2, 2006Is Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: YesNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: Front Wheel DriveFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:My 2003 MINI cooper uses a cvt transmission system and the transmissionhas failed after only 75,000 miles. I was fortunate to get the vehicle to the dealer for repair before thetransmission actually failed but I was told by the dealers service center that the car was unsafe to drive asthe transmission could go out at any time. I never would have expected a transmission to give out with sofew miles on it and only took it to the dealer because it was making a strange sound. Had I not taken it inI could have lost the transmission while driving. I have heard from other owners of vehicles like mine andit appears this is not an isolated incident. The transmission system used in these cars is unreliable (I

believe the manufacturer stopped using it after 2004 or 2005). There could potentially be a large numberof these cars on the road with transmissions that are about to fail at any time whose owners are unawareof the problem.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10221420Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10221420Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: January 5, 2007Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: DublinConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: March 17, 2008Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

March 17, 2008

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: n/aNumber of Occurrences: 2Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:Sudden unexpected failure. Cvt transmission (automatic) in 2003 MINIcooper. First one was under Warranty. The second time they told me they would sell me another car. Thecar sold for $22k new, transmission costs $8500 to replace. So that's $17000 worth of transmissions 4years (its been sitting for the last year while I still have to make payments). I don't think their idea ofbuying another car to replace my transmission was a good idea

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10205854Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10205854Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: October 9, 2007Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: DallasConsumer's State: TXVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33443TDate Added to File: October 16, 2007Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

October 16, 2007

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 70000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: May 10, 2003Is Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: YesNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: Front Wheel DriveFuel System Type: Fuel InjectionFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:2003 MINI cooper transmission failure at 70,000 miles, 4 years. MINI usaand BMW of north america, llc have a long history of this failure and refuse to take accountability for theirdefective parts, claiming it's a characteristic of the car. Smells of deceptive trade practices to me. Not tomention a monopoly-- there are only two dealership in dallas/fort worth that service MINI coopers, bothtell me that the cost will be between $6k-9k to replace w/labor costs. Pep boys and other independentswon't or cannot touch it because it's a MINI cooper and only MINI authorized dealers supposedly havespecialty software/parts to perform job. This is a racket, MINI and BMW need to step up and stop sellingdefective transmissions and replace this at their cost and stand by their product and faulty and defectivemanufacturing. This is a problem for many first generation MINI's as I have learned from my recent on-line research. BMW/MINI has changed the transmissions on the MINI 2007 model -- wonder why?? theyadvertise that this car is a safe, dependable and long lasting car, but to the contrary, look at the list ofproblems people are reporting with them. God help them.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10202093Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10202093Manufacturer: Bayerische Motoren WerkeWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: September 4, 2007Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: ResedaConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC334X3TDate Added to File: September 6, 2007Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

September 6, 2007

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 58000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: February 12, 2003Is Original Owner: YesHas Anti-Lock Brakes: No

Has Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:I need a new transmission at only 58,000 miles for my 03 MINI cooper. Themanufacturer has offered to pay for the transmission, but I'm being asked to pay $2,500 for labor. I'venever heard of a transmission crashing at 60,000 and I'm surprised that BMW and MINI aren't doing moreto keep me as a loyal customer.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10196298Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10196298Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: June 25, 2007Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: MonroeConsumer's State: GAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33423TDate Added to File: July 13, 2007Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

July 13, 2007

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 89000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 100Date of Purchase: August 7, 2003Is Original Owner: YesHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: YesNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: All Wheel DriveFuel System Type: Fuel InjectionFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: 50 MilesDescription of the Complaint:The contact owns a 2003 MINI cooper. While driving 50 mph, the rpmsincrease and the transmission makes noises when shifting gears. The vehicle was inspected by a dealerwho stated that the cvt transmission needed to be replaced. The current mileage is 91,991 and failuremileage was 89,000.

2003 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10173779Year: 2003Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10173779Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: November 7, 2006

Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/a


Consumer's City: Bainbridge IslandConsumer's State: WAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33423TDate Added to File: November 17, 2006Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

November 17, 2006

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 83000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: October 18, 2005Is Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: YesNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: Front Wheel DriveFuel System Type: Fuel InjectionFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: 55 MilesDescription of the Complaint:2003 MINI cooper cvt transmission died @ 83000 miles. I purchased vehiclefrom northwest MINI in tacoma, wa on 10-18-05 with 49000 miles and one year later the tranny is toast.Nw MINI wants $7200 to replace with same 'questionable cvt transmission'. Ironic that MINI hasabandoned the cvt transmission for the 2007 models...They know it's a dog. I'm stuck, with many others,holding the bill!



Consumer's City: BostonConsumer's State: MAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33454TDate Added to File: November 2, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA: November 2, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 21000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/a

Drivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:Purchased a 2004 MINI cooper a year ago, with a mileage of 17,000 miles.After driving about 4,000 miles, the car broke down and was sent to local MINI dealer to get it fixed.Continuous variable transmission was diagnosed wrecked, and dealer offered a replacement (onlysolution) with a re-furbished cvt transmission for $9800. After negotiation, I had MINI cover the parts and Ipaid labor. But I have seen on so many forums that all cvt transmissions are failing so I wonder why therehave been no recalls. My cvt failed when the car had 21,000 miles!



Consumer's City: VenturaConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33494TDate Added to File: October 2, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

October 2, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 74000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: 10 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Our 2004 MINI cooper (cvt) automatic transmission needs to be replaced.The car has only 74,000 mile on it.

2004 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10269424Year: 2004Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10269424Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No

Incident Date: November 9, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: n/aNumber of Fatalities: n/aSpecific Component's Description: Power Train:Automatic TransmissionConsumer's City: New YorkConsumer's State: NYVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33484TDate Added to File: May 19, 2009Date Complaint Received by NHTSA: May 19, 2009Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 68000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 30 MilesDescription of the Complaint:Transmission gave way.



Consumer's City: HoustonConsumer's State: TXVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC33545TDate Added to File: October 7, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

October 7, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 47000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/a

Vehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint: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 checkengine light and ep (transmission) warning light came on and the car would no longer shift above secondgear, making the car practically undrivable. This vehicle has always been serviced promptly and wellmaintained through MINI cooper dealerships. My factory Warranty expired 6 months ago. The interior beltor chain on the transmission has "completely come apart" and the entire transmission needs to bereplaced. MINI cooper estimates $7600 to replace this transmission!



Consumer's City: PetalumaConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRC335X5TDate Added to File: March 16, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

March 16, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 62000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: n/aDate of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 25 MilesDescription of the Complaint:The contact owns a 2005 MINI cooper. While driving 25 mph, the vehiclejerked and made rattling and popping sounds. The vehicle shut off and the contact pushed it to the side ofthe 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 themanufacturer for assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000.

2005 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10255178Year: 2005Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10255178Manufacturer: BMW Of North America,LLCWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: November 1, 2008Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No

Number of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: GlenoldenConsumer's State: PAVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: January 15, 2009Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

January 15, 2009

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 47500 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 1Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: 15 MilesDescription of the Complaint:During november of 2008, I broke down 4 times. The first time was on 11/1(when I had an appt to have my ailing car looked at on 11/3). I made the appt for 11/3 on 10/30 when Iwas on a highway and the car began bucking like a mechanical bull. Obviously, I did not make it to theappointment. I had it towed to the dealership on 11/1 after breaking down in the middle of a busyintersection while trying to make a left hand turn. The diagnosis was I needed a new Battery, valve covergasket, and transmission. I was "good-willed" the transmission by otto's BMW because I was over myWarranty in time and not mileage (passed 4 years, but not 50000 miles). I paid $386 to fix the first twoitems. The next day, I got my car back. On 11/8, I broke down again while pulling out of a driveway. Irealized on my way to my destination, I destroyed two streets and my family's driveway with mytransmission fluid. I was irate, and the dealer towed it in. They said the trans cool line disconnected. I hadmy car back in a couple days. On 11/23, I broke down again in the middle of the street. The car's emsand check engine soon lights came on. The car would restart, but then shook viciously and then conkedout when it was put in gear. MINI towed it in again. They "couldn't verify the concern" and said it drove offthe flatbed fine, and yet I couldn't get it to move again 24 hours after breaking down. MINI kept the car forapproximately three days to ensure they were thorough in their efforts. On 11/30, I broke down again onmy way to have the car detailed to prepare it for sale the following day. I had to call out of work on 12/1 towait for MINI's tow company to come retrieve the car for the forth and final time. The service advisor saidit was "acting up real nice" when they got it off the flatbed this time. By this point in time, I was havingpanic attacks behind the wheel of any car because I was so paranoid and didn't feel safe. Why has noone recalled the MINI?

2005 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10141800Year: 2005Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10141800Manufacturer: Bayerische Motoren WerkeWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: July 14, 2005Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0Specific Component's Description: Power Train:Automatic

TransmissionConsumer's City: EncinoConsumer's State: CAVehicle Identification Number: n/aDate Added to File: November 4, 2005Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

November 4, 2005

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: n/aNumber of Occurrences: 2Date of Purchase: n/aIs Original Owner: NoHas Anti-Lock Brakes: NoHas Cruise Control: NoNumber of Cylinders: n/aDrivetrain Type: n/aFuel System Type: n/aFuel Type: n/aTransmission Type: n/aVehicle Speed: n/aDescription of the Complaint:I had my brand new 2005 MINI cooper s automatic for less than one monthwhen it stalled in the middle of the street - the engine just stalled out or went into what I've been told is"limp mode". Luckily, the street wasn't crowded and I was able to coast to the side of the road. But what ifI was on the freeway???? I've subsequently found out many people have had the same problem andBMW knows about it, but hasn't been able to fix the problem correctly. I believe this is a huge safetyissue! BMW said it is a software problem and they have made updates, but I don't believe it has beencorrected. I AM still afraid to drive on the freeway for fear of becoming a statistic! BMW should at leastnotify all mcs automatic owners of the potential hazard!

2005 MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Complaints #10131711Year: 2005Make: MINIModel: CooperComplaint Number: 10131711Manufacturer: Bayerische Motoren WerkeWas Vehicle Involved in a Crash: NoIncident Date: July 3, 2005Was Vehicle Involved in a Fire: NoNumber of Persons Injured: 0Number of Fatalities: 0


Consumer's City: WayneConsumer's State: PAVehicle Identification Number: WMWRH33585TDate Added to File: August 5, 2005Date Complaint Received byNHTSA:

August 5, 2005

Vehicle Mileage at Failure: 2000 MilesNumber of Occurrences: 3Date of Purchase: April 29, 2005Is Original Owner: YesHas Anti-Lock Brakes: YesHas Cruise Control: YesNumber of Cylinders: 4Drivetrain Type: Front Wheel Drive

Fuel System Type: Fuel InjectionFuel Type: GasolineTransmission Type: Automatic TransmissionVehicle Speed: 5 MilesDescription of the Complaint:On 3 different occasions after traveling a few hundred yards or so our MINIwould suddenly lose power and go into a "limp mode" as we move from either a stop sign or traffic signal.This would cause the vehicle to stop in the intersection causing a potentially hazardous condition. Thevehicles ses check engine light also comes on. We have taken our vehicle in for service three times toget this defect addressed. MINI states that it is a "known" problem with the current software. I now have athird version of the software, but we are afraid to drive the car to "test" it out. I hope either MINI or theNHTSA will post a recall on this dangerous condition.

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