The Trouble With MINI Transmissions

Transmission issues make up roughly 12% of all MINI owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by Cooper S owners.

The complaint we hear about most often is transmission failure in the 2005 Cooper.

Common Transmission Problems

Cooper S Engine Fire

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The Mini is a hot little car. Unfortunately for its owners, it's actually a little too hot and might catch fire.

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CVT Settlement

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If you've had transmission problems with a 2002-06 Mini Hardtop or 2005-08 Mini Convertible, you might be getting some financial relief soon. BMW has agreed to settle three class-action lawsuits that claimed they knew those cars had transmi…

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Where Transmission Complaints Happen

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

Worst Models