Mini cooper convertible s car is a very sturdy, fun ride. The mini coopers standard engine is a turbocharged 1. Mini cooper s everything you need to know before buying a mini. The nhtsa has also issued a single recall for this vehicle. A big issue that has become apparent in first generation mini cooper cars equipped with cvt automatic transmissions is complete transmission failure. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper based on all problems reported for the cooper. Sorry if this video offends you mini cooper fan boys out there lol not really. Get reliability information for the 2012 mini cooper from consumer reports. Our 2004 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Mini usa to eliminate manual transmissions from some. Mini cooper owners have reported 4 problems related to manual transmission floor shifter under the power train category. I have found no information indicating that the generation 2, 6speed. When the marque launched in north america, it did so with the plain cooper factory code r50, with a 1.
Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. A clutch part was replaced but the transmission was incorrectly installed and. The beatles each owned one and the mini cooper paved the way for other. This vehicle feels right at home tackling twists and turns on the road. Bmw mini cooper defective transmission class action lawsuit. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 table of contents page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 notes on the owners manual page 9 editorial notice page 10 for your own safety page 11 reporting safety defects page 12 page page 14 cockpit page 15 display elements page 16 display elements. Clutch may wear prematurely electric door locks may malfunction service recommend for sealed for. All in all best car i have ever owned and still a manual option. Mini 4 door hardtop sedan cooper, cooper s mini usa. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. This is all from my personal experiences with this car and how much the parts are to fix it. The mini hatch stylised as mini hatch, or mini hardtop in the us, also known as mini cooper, mini one, or simply the mini, is a three door or five door hatchback first introduced in late 2000, with a second generation launched in 2006 and a third generation model launched in 2014.
Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. However, a firm suspension and loud road noise make long rides less comfortable. Whether you choose the standard 6speed manual transmission or the quickshifting automatic, every mini cooper is a hoot to drive. We have gathered a wide collection of quality and durable auto parts that will help you. The crank seal is a particular problem, but the oil pan gasket can start. I ordered a 2007 mini cooper s convertible late feb 2007. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. I have been told the differential is going out and the transmission has to be replaced. Bmw of north america recalled certain 20142015 mini cooper hardtop 2 door, and. The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual. I have a set of oem black leather shifter boot and ebrake boot from an r56 mini cooper jcw these will fit all manual transmission mini cooper cars from 200720 they are in excellent shape without any rips or tears.
The mini cooper s standard engine is a turbocharged 1. Mini cooper transmission replacement maintenancerepairs. I purchased my 2012 base model mini with manual transmission last. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid.
The 2007 mini cooper has 4 nhtsa complaints for the power train. For 2020, a manual gearbox is no longer available, so your only transmission option is now. This is a big problem because not changing the transmission fluid will cause it to fail early. Greetings all, my wife has a 2012 mini and the engine warning light came on a few days ago. Heres why you should never buy a mini cooper youtube. I own 2009 gen2 mini cooper s convertible purchased in near perfect condition at 30k miles, now at 85k miles.
Mini factory replacement automatic transmission for the ga6f21wa aisin 6speed automatic for the 2nd generation mini cooper and cooper s models including r56 hardtop r55 clubman r57 convertible r58 coupe r59 roadster. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the. Hi i have a 2012 mini cooper s manual transmission. After a few months the mini came up with some major problems with the oil pressure, and engine light. The base 2012 cooper gets an epaestimated 2836 mpg cityhighway with an automatic transmission, which is good for the class. The cooper, cooper s and john cooper works hardtop 4 door models feature the potent twinpower turbo punch of these awardwinning precision engines. It has peppy engine options and playful, agile handling. Having transmission problems with your mini cooper. The worst complaints are accessories interior, cooling system, and engine problems. I purchased my 2012 base model mini with manual transmission last aug. The problems noted by users apply to the 20022004 models.
Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Mini has since updated their options which now includes a much more comfortable ride with a. Our digital shop is always ready to offer customers clutch flywheels, clutch friction discs and other mini cooper transmission parts from the major names in the industry. Reviewers found that the two door mini cooper has plenty of.
Mini fans will note this is 655lbs heavier than a twodoor cooper s. The emissions certification delay on mini manual transmissions is halting all import of those models in the us starting this july and likely last a few months. One of the main things is i had to get a manual transmission as i heard the cvts from that. Feb 02, 2017 this is all from my personal experiences with this car and how much the parts are to fix it.
The mini hatch stylised as mini hatch, or mini hardtop in the us, also known as mini cooper, mini one, or simply the mini, is a threedoor or five door hatchback first introduced in late 2000, with a second generation launched in 2006 and a third generation model launched in 2014. Despite being the leastexpensive mini, the base mini cooper with a manual transmission is our topscoring variant. Get an estimate for replacement transmissions and local installation. Mini cooper manual transmission floor shifter problems. Apr 23, 2015 the mini cooper is a premium compact car with a hatchback. The proper names for variants of this frontwheeldrive subcompact range are. Used mini countryman for sale with photos cargurus. To be exact, our countryman s all4 weighed in at 3,220lbs. And the most dubious honor of all, the first mini to weigh over 3,000lbs. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. I also noticed that my transmission started feeling like it was slipping as it would jerk my head back from time to time. Here are five problems owners of mini coopers built between 2000 and 2006 need to know about. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at.
Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. The beatles each owned one and the mini cooper paved. The mini cooper is a premium compact car with a hatchback. The 2019 mini cooper delivers spirited performance. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. On sportier cooper s models, our sixspeed steptronic sport automatic transmission comes with paddle shifters. But beyond that mini usa is also eliminating the manual transmission option altogether from some models for 2020. The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing mini to cover the transmissions under warranty for 8 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first. Transmission issues problems with the automatic transmission come down to the manufacturers saying that their transmissions do not need fluid changes.
Mini cooper s clutch may wear prematurely 44 reports. Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2012 mini cooper. Mini owners manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s. Mini cooper owners have reported 4 problems related to transmission fluid leaking under the power train category. Was treated poorly at first interaction, they were very pushy on a warranty had problems with truck within a week of owning it, their were a couple people that restored my faith in the companys customer service a little bit, but i came understand why they pushed the warranty so hard, with my truck having to go back to the dealership within a week of owning it. Access a large inventory of quality used 2004 mini cooper transmissions online. The iihs gave the mini hardtop 4door and mini convertible the. Mini cooper transmission replacement complete manual 5 or 6 speed or automatic including cvt. On 2002 mini cooper models equipped with the manual transmission, shift. Chevrolet colorado owner manual 2012 black plate 4,1 iv introduction using this manual to quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. Lets look at some of the most common transmission problems, and see what you can. Search used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale nationwide.
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