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Stacy of Findlay, OH August 28, 2009

My 2003 Mini Cooper's CVT transmission stopped working about 9 months ago. The Mini has 75k miles (all highway miles). Towed the car to the Mini dealership. Had the modular unit replaced; however that wasn't the problem. The problem is that the transmission needs to be replaced. The cost to replace it is too much. Almost the true value of the car...over 7,000 to replace it.

Amy of Modesto, CA August 26, 2009

I have to jump on the band wagon with everyone else. I bought a used 2003 Mini cooper about 2 years ago now, and the problems have began. My car OVERHEATED on me, I mean seriously with only 33k miles how does that happen. It seemed that the reservoir was bad, but after replacing and driving maybe 15miles, the reservoir was empty again tonight. My dad now tells me he thinks it might be a transmission problem, and with everything I am reading that sounds extremely possible.

I have also had to replace tires, have had constant problems with the tire pressure being off, and now today the brake pad light came on...can't imagine what that is going to cost. I have already decided time to trade the car in, accept my loss, and move on.

Oh, and I forgot, my passenger door does not open, and has not opened for sometime, the windows always make noise when rolling them up and down, and sometimes they won't roll down at all, and sometimes I cannot get my car to lock, or unlock. And the cover to the mirror on the passenger side mirror fell off. I think that is all, but I could very well be forgetting things...

But I am reading here that people are thinking of doing a class action lawsuit, count me in. This is total Bull!

Kathy of Nanuet, NY August 9, 2009

Many problems with my 2004 MINI Cooper. First, at 80,000 (highway only) miles transmission goes. 7500 to fix - not covered by warranty - but harrassed the dealer into picking up the cost of the parts. Very shortly after that main computer on the car failed. MINI had the car for a month and couldn't figure out the problem. Cost of repair 6000. Now, one year later power steering problems. Intermittent at first. Became constant. Took in for new brakes (2000 to replace calipers & rotors) and now told power steering will cost at least 1000 and they're not even sure what's causing the problem. Dealer has taken very little responsibility for this faulty product, acting like problems are caused by normal wear & tear and cost of repairs are reasonable. I completely disagree and will never buy another MINI.

Rick of Belding, MI July 28, 2009

Purchase used 2002 5 speed automatic transmission Mini Cooper with 51,000 miles. After four months and over 12,000 miles, CVT transmission failed. estimated cost to repair... 7,800 to 8,600

Richard of Bryson City, NC July 20, 2009

My daughter has a 2003 MINI Cooper with a CVT transmission. Her car has been running fine right up until the CVT Transmission just decided to start making a whirring noise. The mechanic at MINI said it needs replaced at a price of 6000 including the 1000 labor charges. I about stroked. I can't afford to get this car fixed for her and it being her transportation to college what do you do?? I have read where this problem has been experienced with many MINI owners and would hope that MINI would fix or assist in fixing these problems. This is too much for someone to be reasonably asked to repair their car.

michael of klamath falls, OR July 19, 2009

purchase 05 mini cooper several days ago, drove about 150miles, parked to have dinner with motherinlaw at retirement home, next thing i hear is someone calling out, does anyone own a yellow mini cooper, its on fire, omg,i run out, fire truck and firemen trying to figure out how to access engine, soot everywhere, towed it home on a car trailer after much effort, googled mini cooper engine fire, and sure enough many mini coopers with a power steering problem have experienced this, i had no warning of such, not a recall nothing, had it been parked in my garage and exploded in fire who would stand responsible. heard of ford s having problems with brake resevoir doing this, spontaneous combustion, took ford forever to admit their responsibility, need help getting mini to own up to theirs. sorry to see such potential go down the drain with lack luster engineering.

Jennifer of Fort Lauderdale, FL July 14, 2009

The fan kept running on my Mini Cooper S and killed my battery. I have had to jump start it about 5 times. I went to replace the battery yesterday and now it doesn't turn on....NOTHING. It's dead I have to have it towed to the dealer. This pisses me off. I expected better from BMW. This car is way to expensive for what you get. I think we should all start complaining to the State (in which you live) Department of Comsumer Services and do some research into more places we can file complaints.

Deborah of MIDLOTHIAN, VA July 5, 2009

While I got more miles out of the automatic transmission on my 2004 MINI Cooper, I still have a car with a little over 100k miles that doesn't run and we broke down 1,800 miles from home. The cost to repair, 8K that I do not have. I spoke with Kevin at BMW Customer Service. He was very nice and contacted several people about helping me with the cost. The final decision, they would not be able to assist and I had to tow my car home from Albuquerque, NM. It will probably sit in the parking lot for a while until I figure out what to do.

This is the most expensive car I have ever purchased and I love my car but I expected it to last a long time and I don't think 100,000 miles is very long. I have recently been laid off from my job and do not have the funds to repair the car. Now I'm not only unemployed but do not have a car to drive. For a single mom, this has been very stressful. I feel very betrayed by a company who's slogan is 'Let's Motor'. I think this should be amended to 'Let's Motor but not very far'.

Bob of Leesville, SC July 1, 2009

I bought a used 2003 cooper mini. The power steering works only sometimes and recently the pump stayed running after the car was shut off having to remove the battery cable to stop it. I see from many other forums that this is a common problem that may even lead to an electrical fire. Guess I should get full coverage insurance to be safe.

John of Edison, NJ June 27, 2009

My girlfriend has a 2002 mini cooper with a 5 speed. She bought it when we first started going out. Since then, the wipers have only worked in dry weather. We were told by MINI that this was a common problem and would cost a minimum of 600 to fix. on Monday we were about to get the car fixed when the Driver side window went down and would not return to the uprite position. Or any positions for that matter. So here I am, about to go outside now and take the door apart to check the window assembly to try to save some money. I personally have owned about 8 cars and none of them have had the stupid problems her mini has had.

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