Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or. Have a 2005 mini convertible and the mechanic just told my husband that it has. The 2005 mini cooper has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 mini cooper based on all problems reported for the 2005 cooper. Apart from miles and condition is there anything i should be aware of when buying. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online. Stock problemsissues manual transmission problem okay i have been searching and look. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 18 2005 cooper s models nationwide. Our 2005 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to. They started making a 4 door original mini in 2015 so i was holding out on trading until that model came up. Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Stylish as ever, the droptop mini seats four and still has a trunk big enough for a few bags. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 mini cooper s based on all problems reported for the 2005 cooper s.
Automatic transmission 2005 mini cooper automatic cvt transmission failed at only 47,000 miles. Mini cooper s auto transmission problems mini cooper forum. Mini cooper problems 2005 mini cooper power train problems. Used 2005 mini cooper for sale with photos cargurus. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. Complete auto transmissions for mini for sale ebay. The 2005 mini cooper has 11 nhtsa complaints for the power train. How to mini cooper quick fix stiff gear shift difficulty. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Like all components, the transmission is susceptible to damage and can occasionally give you trouble. A big issue that has become apparent in first generation mini cooper cars equipped with cvt automatic transmissions is complete transmission failure. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the.
It has been the gold standard in bmw transmissions for years and is highly. My 2005 mini cooper, manual transmission, has 82k miles. Mini cooper tf60sn transmission repair, rebuild or replacement. Manual transmission problem north american motoring. 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.
Bmw mini cooper defective transmission class action settlement. Six problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2005 mini cooper. Mini cooper 2nd gen transmission problems, repair how tos. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. One guy said it was low on transmission fluid and thats why when it was cold it ran perfectly but once the engine warmed up it started slipping at 40 miles an hour. Check out the rebuilt mini cooper automatic transmission. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved minibmw fluid. When taking my foot off of the gas, the rpms would rev up as the car slowed down. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper s based on all problems reported for the cooper s.
They said they could not guarantee that fixing the above problems would take care of the issue of not shifting properly, but that fixing them might solve the problem. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. About a month ago, i noticed a loud sound coming from the engine when at speeds above 60mph. A mini spokesperson clarified to cd that the john cooper works version of the mini hardtop will in fact get a manual transmission.
The gearbox was changed in 2005specifically because of the transmissionclutch in the earlier modelsfrom midlands to gertragwhich is the same manufacturer of the transmission in the mini s. The 2005 mini cooper has 5 problems reported for transmission failure. Bmw and mini how to diagnose clutch problems, worn out. The worst complaints are transmission failure, power train. The engine and transmission is not for sale and will not be parted due to us swapping it into the cooper. Buying a used 20022006 mini cooper things to look for gen 1 r50 r53 duration. Mini cooper clutch may wear prematurely 167 reports. The worst complaints are transmission, steering, and clutch problems. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Then my check engine light and ep transmission warning light came on and the car would no longer shift above second gear. Mini especially in the us has prided itself in always offering a manual version of every model and trim it sells. The big news for the 2005 mini cooper is the arrival of the convertible in both regular and s flavors. Fuel filler neck 02 s fuel filler door 06 cooper side skirts 06 cooper hub caps for 15 steelies rear calipers 02 s door glass 02 passenger side glass is out of. Access a large inventory of quality used 2005 mini cooper transmissions online.
Mini is bringing back the sixspeed manual transmission. Over the next few weeks, the noise started happening at lower speeds as well, 30mph and up. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain model year 20052006 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to november 28, 2006, and 20052008 mini cooper. I have a 2004 mini cooper with an automatic transmission. The bmw mini one and bmw mini cooper are available with a continuously variable transmission or with a conventional getrag fivespeed manual transmission.
Here are five problems owners of mini coopers built between 2000 and 2006 need to know about. The bmw cooper s comes with a sixspeed getrag manual or from the 2005 model year onwards a. I owned a 2005 mini cooper having 125,000 miles and all of sudden my 4th and 5th gear popping out to neutral, came to know that having defective transmission, called bmw and they are offering. Mini cooper questions i have a 2004 mini cooper with an. Aisinwarners tf60sn automatic transmission has been known to be a bit rough. Mini cooper convertible s car is a very sturdy, fun ride. Mini cooper questions 2003 mcs manual transmission wont shift. Mini cooper s owners have reported 8 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. To see how frequently mini countryman problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. We have diagnostic walkthroughs and repair howtos that will keep your mini cooper 2nd gens gearbox humming smoothly. The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission was weak.
One of the most commonly misdiagnosed automotive faults is apparent manual transmission clutch problems. Mini cooper transmission replacement complete manual 5 or 6 speed or automatic including cvt. The base features a 5speed manual transmission, the s comes equipped with a 6speed manual. I have a 2005 mini cooper s and once the car worms up the the transmission sounds like it slips and then slams into gear. One of the first things that you should check on a mini that is having problems shifting is the level of the transmission oil. Thinking of buying a used mini cooper s convertible, stick shift. The gas mileage is phenomenal, i get 36 mpg on the highway and around 35 mpg around town. Keep calm and shift the mini countryman cooper s manual. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid.
Took it to the dealership and was informed that i needed a new transmission, which came as a great shock. Service recommend for sealed for life transmissions. Automatic transmission manual shaft seal, transmission model. Mini has since updated their options which now includes a much more comfortable ride with a lot more options. There is plenty of legroom in the front seats, a little less in the back. Gertrag is very reliable, but as its only in the 2005 and later models, i would steer away from the base mini cooper in any year prior to 2005. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Our list of 8 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2005 mini cooper. If your mini cooper has started to exhibit these problems when shifting gears.
As many of you have noted mini is currently not offering a manual transmission on the cooper s. Note that the location of the filldrain plugs are different on both the cooper and cooper s see figure 2 and figure 3 if you are simply checking the level of oil in your transmission, start by. Transmission seal 2008 mini cooper transmission seal 2007 mini cooper transmission seal 2006 mini cooper transmission seal 2005 mini cooper transmission seal 2004 mini cooper transmission seal 2003 mini cooper transmission seal 2002 mini cooper. Manual transmission problems of the 2005 mini cooper s.
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