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BMW MINI Cooper Defective Transmission Class Action Lawsuit

By Sarah Pierce

 

Mini CooperHaving transmission problems with your MINI Cooper? You’re not alone. A federal class action lawsuit claims BMW of North America installed “shoddy” automatic transmissions in first-generation MINI’s that are prone to premature failure and cannot be reasonably repaired, forcing consumers to spend thousands of dollars to replace them and putting them at risk of serious harm.

According to the BMW MINI Cooper class action lawsuit, BMW aggressively marketed the MINI Cooper as a stylish, high performance -- yet affordable -- vehicle, and launched the MINI amidst great fanfare. The marketing campaign was so successful that buyers lined up to get their hands on the first generation MINIs and waited months to a year for a delivery.

“There’s a saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is…[and] after the dust settled from BMW Group’s marketing fervor, owners of First Generation MINIs found that they had been duped because their vehicles did not stand the test of time,” the MINI Cooper class action lawsuit states.

“In their haste to create a new ‘premium small car’ market, BMW Group sacrificed quality to meet demand and keep the sales price low, and as a result, First Generation MINIs were quickly churned out with substandard parts and shoddy workmanship. BMW Group refuses to take responsibility for these actions, and instead, prefers that its customers be left to clean up the mess it created.”

The MINI Cooper transmission class action lawsuit takes aim at BMW’s failure to disclose a material problem concerning the Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) installed in first generation MINIs, which the lawsuit alleges are prone to premature failure.

“As a result of BMW Group’s failure to disclose the fact that CVTs installed in First Generation MINIs are prone to premature failure, consumers are required to spend approximately $6,000 to $9,000 (one-third to one-half of the original purchase price) to repair or replace their CVTs, or sell their vehicle without repair for a substantial loss,” the MINI Cooper CVT class action lawsuit states. Their failure to disclose the problem also places the driver and passengers at risk of serious harm, the lawsuit continues, because the CVTs can fail without warning, resulting in a complete loss of power to the drive wheels.

“As a result of its failure to disclose the material fact that CVTs installed in First Generation MINIs were prone to premature failure, BMW Group has recklessly placed the safety of the owners and occupants of First Generation MINIs at risk, and caused owners of those vehicles to suffer damages.”

The MINI Cooper defective transmission class action lawsuit seeking restitution, damages and other relief for a proposed class of all California residents who, at any time prior to the filing of this complaint, purchased or leased a 2002-2006 MINI Cooper Coupe or 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible in California.

A copy of the BMW MINI Cooper Defective Transmission Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.

The case is Brad Aarons v. BMW of North America, LLC, Case No. 11-cv-07667, U.S. District Court, Central District of California.

 

 

Updated September 21st, 2011

 

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#206 Kevin ODonnell 2013-06-18 02:44
I purchased 2006 MINI COOPER S, 3 months ago, drove about 3,200 miles. It Died! Completely Dead! Transmission, Electrical System, Power Steering, and more all failed. It will cost over $10,000 to fix it. I spent all my money to buy the damn thing! I do not have the money to fix just the part of it. End up selling it back to BMW dealer for $5,000.00 which means I lost $7,500.00.
This has been the worst nightmare!! Whenever, I see MINI or BMW on the road, I feel sorry for the driver.
The worst of the worst automobile!!
 
 
#205 Odette Orellana 2013-06-16 16:42
I forgot to mention now my transmission is faulty again !!!
After 25k ..
BMW THE MOST UNRELIABLE CARS EVER I SHOULD OF BOUGHT A HONDA!
 
 
#204 Odette Orellana 2013-06-16 16:38
I'm so sick and tired of my MINI cooper 06 that it will make u wanna go to the BMW North American building and run it thru their front door .
My cvt transmission failed at wait for this wait 40k miles yes ! BMW replaced trani 2 times while still in shop . My car was in for service for 29 days till they figured it out !!! That is not including about 3 time power assist replaced rack and pinion. fail fan stages, fail hid lights had to redo suspension 2 times . Even my seat was stuck lmao I have more but don't wanna bored anyone else with this pure load of crap!! My mini now only has 65k !!!
 
 
#203 Leisel 2013-06-12 17:20
Please add me!
My husband started mini today and it won't drive over 11 mph
Now I have to find a way to get it to the shop and god only knows how much this is going to cost! It's our only car and now he can't get to work! Fed up! BMW please just take the hit for not doing it right the first time and make a recall!!
 
 
#202 edgardo 2013-06-10 23:59
I HAVE A 2002 MINI COOPER WITH BAD TRANSMISION AND I HAVE 2004 MINI COOPER S 6 SPEED THAT SO HARD TO SHIFT,I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO PLS, HELP.BEC .THE REPAIR IS SO EXPENSIVE.ALSO I HAVE BAD CLUCH WHICH IS ALSO VERY EXPENSIVE
 
 
#201 Amy 2013-06-10 11:16
How do I join? 2003 mini with just over 60K miles.
 
 
#200 Janice Higgins 2013-06-10 08:25
Please add my name to the list as owning a 2005 mini cooper with a failed CVT transmission. The veh presently only has 90,000 KM and the rebuilt transmission just cost me $7600.00. Thanks BMW for all your support
 
 
#199 Derrick C 2013-06-04 19:10
I have just recently feel victim to this transmission issue that everyone is facing. I was merging onto the freeway when my car jerked and bucked then it wouldn't go over 3000rpm or third gear. I exited the freeway and shut the car off. I then started it and drove a little further and the problem happened again. I then pulled over and to park the car and smoke started coming up out of the hood and I had to have it towed to Midas. They had to repair my ignition pully, belt, supercharger release valve, and another part to just further diagnose my car. The mechanic says it has something to do with the transmission. So add me to this list. Is there any news on the lawsuit?
 
 
#198 Suzie 2013-06-03 20:24
Add me to the list. My 2006 Mini with 102,000 miles just cratered with transmission problems. $6,000. to replace. SHAME ON BMW for making, and not replacing, faulty transmissions. I've pampered this car and am now stranded with no car and heartbroken .
 
 
#197 Bob Alina 2013-06-03 08:08
I have serviced my trans every 2 years or 24k and it has 200k on it, have you guys followed the service interval? If you haven't go look in the mirror for someone to blame.
 
 
#196 Greg L. 2013-05-31 18:50
06' Cooper S - picked up used w/ 73k miles. Less than a month in and car is idling up & jerking between gears. Afraid I too am experiencing the CVT issues described by others. I may not have purchased new, but am being effected in the same way. Where/who do I speak with regarding some form or restitution. Not what I expected from the BMW family of cars.
 
 
#195 Kristi 2013-05-30 16:20
Sadly my 2003 Mini Cooper with automatic transmission with just over 100,000 miles, has suffered the bad transmission fate. It runs great, sounds fine, no leaks and doesn't go into gear. So now its either 4000 for a used transmission or 6000 for a new one. HMMMM the decision was easy, but hurt.... bye bye to my beloved MINI.
 
 
#194 Steve 2013-05-29 12:32
2006 Mini Cooper with manual transmission & just over 100,000 miles on it. Transmission is making a fluttering noise & the shop wants $4850 to replace the entire transmission. They said there is a smaller part within the transmission that is the acutal problem but Mini does not sell that part & they have to replace the whole thing.
 
 
#193 Laura McFadyen 2013-05-27 15:02
05 cooper convertible first problem 64000 km in oct 09 ( just past warranties) mickey mouse fix limped her till feb 2012 . 112000 km complete tranny failure. Please add my name to the list! So disappointed in this $40000 lawn ornament!
 
 
#192 Karl 2013-05-24 15:59
I have a 2002 Mini Cooper that is having transmission problems too. The dealership is the only ones doing this replacement. No other transmission company will do repairs. Kinda tells ya sometime:( My repair bill is at $5,200 more than what the car is worth. Just recived a Warranty Extension from Mini today regarding power steering pump and fan.

In there form letter they will reimburse for part and labor if you did repairs at dealership, BUT if you hand repairs at independant repair shop only parts:(

Is this the RIGHT THING??

Just remember people Mini is BMW too.

These guys need to get a taste of Free Market CARMA!!

Stop buying their products.

They only understand on thing MONEY!!

STOP BUYING, SERVICING, ALL BMW AND MIN PRODUCTS.

Sell your LEMON or soon to be LEMON!!

SELL YOUR Stock, or call your mutual fund and make sure they dont buy BMW shares.

I dont think their to BIg To Fail !!
 
 
#191 Jenny 2013-05-20 19:02
yes, mini was my DREAM car and now i am all stressed out because of the financial issue. they are requesting more than half of the price of a car to fix transmission, $8,000!!!!! so disappointed with BMW's cheap quality and i would like to get info on lawsuit info.
 
 
#190 Steph 2013-05-04 12:44
My mini has all the signs of a failed transmission. When I mentioned this to the service repair guy, he said to drive in standard. It is getting progressively worse. After speaking with mini and reading all of the comments, I suspect the service and sales people know f this problem but are not telling the customer. I would like to join this law suit. This was my dream car but it is now my financial nightmare. Someone please contact me regarding the class action law suit.
 
 
#189 Judy B. 2013-05-01 15:23
I have a 2006 Mini S. I have to replace my transmission. It is going to cost $9000.00 to repair. I also have replaced the coolant container twice at $600.00 a pop. My engine has a cracked cylinder it is going to cost $2000.00 to fix. My horn stopped working and my keyless entry. What a load of SH$! How can I participate in this lawsuit?
 
 
#188 Danny 2013-04-27 22:36
Same here in Florida. 2005 Mini Cooper S with transmission bucking and jerking issues.
 
 
#187 Rebecca Chaiken 2013-04-26 13:31
Just happened to me too. Quote is $10,000 for the repair. Is this lawsuie still going on and open?
 
 
#186 John Gemellas 2013-04-24 07:03
Has the quality of Mini Cooper transmission improved at all with the second generation of vehicles BMW has produced?
 
 
#185 Edgard q 2013-04-21 19:08
Glad I am reading this because I was about to buy a used Mini Convertible 2005. Does anyone know if the problems on the CVT's are only from 2005-2008 cars? Does anyone have CVT issues with 2009 and 2013 cars?
 
 
#184 Angel 2013-04-21 15:27
I have a 2005 mini and i have had the transmission go out on me too. I'd like to also like to join the effort in having BMW responsible for my losses.
 
 
#183 Nancy J 2013-04-19 15:48
Have a2003 mini, 3 years ago put a new transmission. Now is not working again. Contact meni USA and a guy named caleb told me that there is nothing they can do. I wonder why don't advertise that minis come with disposable transmission
 
 
#182 Danny Cook 2013-04-18 10:21
My 2003 Mini transmission went out at 100K miles and cost to repair is prohibitive. Spent over 2500 for repair video, parts from European Transmission - have removed and installed twice - ran adaptations - no luck - will not go forward (reverse works great however).
 
 
#181 Juan Castaneda 2013-04-18 07:32
I have 2002 mini CVT transmission went out car has 23,000 miles only. Dealer tells me there nothing they can do.
 
 
#180 Christina Trosen 2013-04-16 17:02
I have a 2004 mini cooper with 75,000 miles that had the transmission fail 2 weeks ago. The cost of replacement is prohibitive. Please send me information on how I can participate in this lawsuit . Much Thanks.
 
 
#179 Paul Hahn 2013-04-15 17:55
I have a 2002 Mini Cooper 5 speed manual. The transmission failed at 65,000 miles in Jan 2010. It was replaced with a factory re-manufactured unit. It has just failed again, April 2013, at 85,000 miles. That's 20,000 since last time. Cost to replace will be $3600. Value of the car is approx $5000.
I want to join a class action suit.
 
 
#178 Vahik melikian 2013-04-14 11:37
I have a 2006 Mini Cooper s and I have the same problem on a transmission and I want to participate in this law suit. To fix the problems.
 
 
#177 Brian Hoeffling 2013-04-11 17:41
I just purchased a 2006 Mini at auction drove the car home but found that speed is limited to 30 MPH. Many codes are stored in OBD system but several repeating are for transmission. I would like info on joining the law suit as well.
 
 
#176 Lance Cooper 2013-04-06 04:00
2006 Mini S conv.
 
 
#175 Lance Cooper 2013-04-06 03:58
Purchased my Mini S Convertible w/ 30k in 2010. Currently at 90k and experiencing problems with transmission. I would like information on getting in on class action lawsuit.
 
 
#174 Rosemary 2013-04-05 23:05
2006 Mini Cooper S Automatic, 50K miles, Engine revs loudly but does not shift gears instead it slows speed then jolts hard enough to push me forward to the dashboard. Usually happens on the freeway, it's very scary. I would like to be included in this lawsuit.
 
 
#173 Nancy 2013-04-05 19:54
Mini 2003. Four years ago has to replace the whole transmission thing, now I've been told that again has to be replaced.
 
 
#172 Jori 2013-04-04 14:31
2002 MINI Cooper - the trans just started and I found this post. We are in IL and don't have the $ to replace, and it is $7000+ to replace the new junk transmission.
 
 
#171 Kat Rittinghouse 2013-04-03 23:47
I own a 2005 Mini Cooper S and have dumped tons of money in addition to purchasing a two year extended warranty only to still feel like Mini has done less than what is necessary to warn me of the dangers of driving the vehicle. Additionally, riskedmy life twice only to have the car "freeze" unexpectedly on the toll road where trucks are flying past me at 65-70 mph but I could not accelerate beyond 12 mph (a supposed safety feature). I still own the vehicle and am seeking a trustworthy mechanic to do a trans flush on the vehicle, but have been advised they either cannot due to "specialized tools" or not experienced enough with Minis and cannot assume liability. What recourse do owners have if experiencing these issues and this is our primary mode of transportation? $7000 is more than a size able down payment on a new vehicle. Shame on Mini, I had higher expectations of service --- BMW or not, simply disappointing.
 
 
#170 MelandBradley 2013-04-03 20:07
My beloved Bradley, a 2002 Mini Cooper died 3 years ago . I was driving on a busy intersection and I heard a pop. It stopped running, the transmission housing had cracked and leaked fluid alll over the road. I had to push it into a shady checks cashing place. From then on I looked all over for a decently priced mechanic to replace my transmission. No such luck. And BMW wanted 3,500 for the tranny alone not to mention 4k in labor :(.
 
 
#169 Ken 2013-04-01 16:28
I bought 1 2005 mini cooper s covertible 3 years ago with 60k miles. The transmission has given me problem ever since. The mechanic told me that it costs over $5k to have it fixed.
 
 
#168 Anthony siller 2013-03-29 11:32
I have an 04 mini Cooper cvt standard I purchased it new drove it for about a year and noticed it was burning oil at a moderate pace. I would have to put a qt in every two weeks. Then I guess I got lucky or so I thought and I got hit and the transmission and engine had to be rebuilt. The car only has 37000 miles on it now and I'm experiencing the same oil problems with an included red fluid leak that started a couple days ago, that I can only guess is my tranny fluid, because when I am stopped the car accelerates bad rpms go up to about 4000 and then go back to 2000 after I get past 35 mph. I have had to put over 6000 dollars in it to repair it. The mechanics told me the oil problem is something internal with the engine and the only thing i could do is spend 3gs to replace the engine which isnt right seeing that I had the engine rebuilt/ replaced. I haven't took it in to see why it's leaking yet but that's first on my list after Easter. I live in Ohio and would like to be a part of this lawsuit I think mini/ BMW is getting away with murder and it isn't right. All in all I have spent about 33000 dollars on this car which is about 8000$ more than the retail. Please help.
 
 
#167 Jeffrey Cothren 2013-03-29 03:48
Quoted $8,800 to replace transmission. My 2004 Mini had 33K on it when I bought it and 38K when the transmission went. Almost rear ended by a Jefferson Country school bus on I265.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED IN A DOCUMENTARY I WILL PUT TOGETHER. TXT ONLY 502-608-9585. IF YOU HAVE VIDEO, I WILL CALL U BK WITH DIRECTIONS TO CREATE A GOOGLE DRIVE drop box so i can access your photos and videos to put in the documentary. Please use your phone to video yourself making NON-Swearing comments about this lousy car brand. I hope to get 100 video comments. and put them all together. Hope to hear from you soon. Pls start texting! :-) We are going to hammer this BMW/MINI :-)
 
 
#166 Carolyn Benitez 2013-03-28 15:27
My 2002 Mini has been down for a year now with only 56,000 miles. I want to sue too.
 
 
#165 Cooper 2013-03-28 09:18
I see agreat deal of request as to how to get involved in the suit however I do not see an answer as to ho to get involved. How do we join together in an effort to hold Mini responsible?
 
 
#164 William Bailey 2013-03-25 18:50
Bottom line, I lost $4,500 on an 06 Cooper S with only 62k Miles. How can I join this Lawsuit?
Thanks
 
 
#163 Alvaro T 2013-03-25 08:09
I am a college student and I own a 2004 mini cooper, its been left not working at my house for a year now do to the transmission failure sense is over $4000 to fix it and I cant afford to pay that amount so I would like to know more about this class action suit
 
 
#162 Daniel 2013-03-22 17:52
I am the current owner of a 2005 MINI Cooper S. It is out of warranty and has been at MINI of San Diego for over two weeks! I took it in to be diagnosed as I noticed the transmission was acting funny. After it was diagnosed BMW of N.A. would decide if they would cover the repairs. I was notified that the transmission was in fact failing and BMW would NOT be covering the repair costs. I am now faced with the decision of whether or not to put $8000 into a car that's worth %10k, or run away from MINI completely. It's incredibly frustrating that MINI and BMW are not taking responsibility. I've taken to the MINI USA Facebook page to let others know of my disappointment.

I would like to be part of this lawsuit, any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
 
 
#161 christine 2013-03-17 15:17
I have a 2005 S automatic that I ordered and waited six months to receive. I loved every part of it. It was a classic....Unti l three weeks ago, when I was told it needed a new transmission and a few other things. It was doing all the things being mentioned.....j erks in low gear and almost stopping. Do I spend the money on fixing it, around $10,000 or do I buy a new one with lots of warranty? The S no longer has the chrome grill that I love...only the Cooper withe the smaller engine has it. The new one is bigger and less classy. I'm not into the sports look of the honeycomb grill......
 
 
#160 jessica 2013-03-13 13:19
count me in! live in CA, 2002 mini cooper automatic, 91K miles, transmission just went out and $6K to replace. i'd like to be in the lawsuit too
 
 
#159 Laurenrc04 2013-03-11 08:23
I'm having the same issue as most of you. I have a 2006 Mini Cooper S Automatic Transmission. My transmission started to slip a few months ago, I stopped driving it because it would violently lurch forward and would sometimes get stuck in a low gear causing my speed to be suddenly limited while traveling on a major highway. After narrowly avoiding several accidents while taking it to a Mini Service Station, I was told my transmission was completely shot and it would cost $9,500 to repair which is more than the car is even worth!!!!!! I used to love my car… Mini, you should be ashamed.
 
 
#158 Eye Checker 2013-03-03 00:56
I had similar problems as many of you with my 2006 Mini Cooper S automatic and I wrote up a fix for it here on this mini cooper forum:

My write up starts on page 9 but you may want to start reading from page one to see if your problems are the same.

This only applies to the Aisin transmission and not the dreaded CVT
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/201056-mcsa-aisin-6-speed-automatic-failed-at-80k-9.html

It turns out many whole transmissions are being replaced but only the valve body is the actual part that needs replacing.
 
 
#157 Kathy 2013-02-28 12:52
How do I become part of the claim?
 
 
#156 violet 2013-02-27 03:02
How can i be a part of this claim... I too have a mini and is in storage because tranny went out :(..... Please help!
 
 
#155 Derek Chadburn 2013-02-26 12:09
My wife and I have a 2006Cooper S with auto transmission that is now starting to slip, will be having our dealer check it out when it goes for service, I did call them and they said they had not heard of any problems with the 2006 auto transmission.
Count me in on any law suit against them as $7-8000 is way too much for a replacement. I have a 1997 dodge intrepid that has 200,000 miles on and never had any work on that transmission, and still going strong
 
 
#154 Karen 2013-02-22 16:27
How can i.find more information on this ? I live in PA anyone please help i have a 02 mini basic automatic with only 102 thousand miles transmission skips on 2nd gear i been told is the sensors on the tranny email me directly
 
 
#153 Daryl 2013-02-22 00:31
I have a 2005 Mini-S automatic transmission with just over 29,000 miles. The transmission will cost $8100 to replace, and the airbag sensor on the passenger side will cost $1200-1400. Please send me info about the lawsuit. I live in San Francisco.
 
 
#152 Nancy C 2013-02-21 15:43
Is the Mini Cooper class action still going? I want in on this. Conveniently and timely, my transmission decided to die as soon as I made my last payment for my car. How ironic is that. I know it will cost anywhere between $5,000-$9,000 to fix. This is bullshit. I can't even recover the value of the car at this point because it's not running. I am so angry. How does a 6 year old car get to this point? Don't even get me started about the overheating issues.
 
 
#151 li 2013-02-20 16:15
are you still pursuing this lawsuit? im having major problems with my transmission
 
 
#150 rita 2013-02-19 21:28
i had 2 problems with my '03 mini, my mechanic had to put a switcher for the power steering other then that it won't work and to replace it's more than $ 1000. And my other one is driving in the hwy the engine started accelerating showing on my dashboard the sign EP. which my mechanic cant find the problem yet. mini cooper 2003 with 109 km
bought it a year ago with 89k
 
 
#149 Lori Bodanza 2013-02-14 13:52
OMG...our car just stopped moving...engine still runs, no signs of any problems but would not go anywhere. Had it towed, they called today 7500.00 for a new transmission. ARE THEY FRIGIN CRAZY!! never had any problems. Always had tune ups done. This has got to be the biggest let down for the first time to have any work done on it. Now what the heck do we do with this car. :( BMW...YOU SUCK
 
 
#148 Shawn 2013-02-13 12:52
Ditto, 89,963, just completed the 90k service on my 2005 Mini Cpnvertible, spent $3k for that in Dec. transmission died this week, $8k to replace. I called Mini USA, no direct help from them, but they did agree to call the dealership and see if they could get a break on costs, awaiting to hear back. It's crazy the transmission did not even get to 90k. I did get the Mini USA folks to admit it was odd that a transmission would fail on such short mileage. I wonder if that can be used to support. Is there a law firm currently taking up the effort here?
 
 
#147 Steve Rast 2013-02-13 08:07
I too have a 2005 S with a bad CVT, have only 58000 miles and cost to repiar or replace is between $5000 - $9000
 
 
#146 Carrie 2013-02-07 15:06
Wow!! I guess I got lucky with my 03 Mini. I love it and it's still going...hopeful ly it'll keep going until I buy my next car. I've had it from day one...9 years and going strong and just turned 50K yesterday.
 
 
#145 Lisa Thayer 2013-01-30 16:55
2006 Mini Cooper S Convertable within a couple months of ownership I needed a new thermostat ... Thank you warranty !
Now at 50k my transmission housing is rotting away and everything in steering is rotting away ... I've also had my Convertable top replaced twice because of rotting weather stripping .
I see pattern and it's wrong .
 
 
#144 Robin 2013-01-28 20:00
I have a 2006 Mini Cooper S. Only has 25,000 miles on it and it started to stutter and lose power. $2000 dollars later I am told I need a new timing chain. Is the tranny next? Count me in on this lawsuit...this is totally ridiculous as I bought the car based on their reputation. They need to get into damage control mode!
 
 
#143 J. Rosbrugh 2013-01-26 20:36
I live in NC but would like to get on this or another class action, perhaps for my state? I ahve a 2003 w/71000 and the CVT is dead and requires replacement. THis is really insane for a modern day automobile manufacture. I am really surprized the feds have not gotten involved.
 
 
#142 Joe Cotter 2013-01-26 19:01
I definitely would like to be a part of this lawsuit. I drive a 2005 Mini Cooper and on November 13, 2012, the EP indicator came on. I looked in the manual and it said that meant limited gear function. I took it to where I bought the car and they topd me that I had to go to Mini and that my warranty would cover it. Well Mini said it was the transmission module and it was replaced. One month later the EP indicator came back on. Now mini said the whole transmission has to be replaced and my warranty expired 300 miles ago. I cannot afford a new transmission.
 
 
#141 Ross OBrien 2013-01-25 15:20
I want to be a part of this lawsuit as well. I took my car into the mechanic the other day because I was having issues with the car just stopping dead on the road. It also violently lurches in and out of gear. This started around 70,000 miles. The mechanic told me that this is the beginning stages of my transmission failure and that it is only a matter of time before it just complete quits on me. Please keep me informed of the details of this lawsuit.
 
 
#140 Ella 2013-01-24 19:47
2003 Cooper CVT failed at 95K without warning or noises. I feel lucky it went out suddenly in a parking lot and not 2 minutes later on a bridge. Please send me information on how I can participate in this law suit. Thank you.
 
 
#139 Robert Reyes 2013-01-23 01:29
My wife and I have a 06 mini copper that we bought from our friend in 2007. The car only has 69k miles on it and we have the same exact issues as the others. The engine would just shut off for no reason and no warning. A few months ago, the transmission starts to slip. Called Long beach mini to get a quote and I was quoted $6000. I want to be a part of this lawsuit. Please keep me informed of this lawsuit. Thank you.
 
 
#138 Sylvia S Alvarez 2013-01-22 17:27
I am having issues with my 2006 as well. Please help me by providing more info! Thank you!
 
 
#137 Robert 2013-01-21 23:56
I need to be apart of this lawsuit my mini cooper s 2006 just took a shit today in the middle of the freeway, also does this pertain to manual transmissions??
 
 
#136 Annie David 2013-01-21 19:37
I owe a 2006 Mini cooper S in California and am running into issues also. How can I be a part of this class action? Thank you!
 
 
#135 Corina Iglesias 2013-01-21 16:23
My daughter 18 B-Day present Mini's transmission went off.
What can I do to participate in this lawsuit. The are charging me to fix it more than the car is worth.
We need help

Sincerely

Melannie and Corina
 
 
#134 Denise Roche 2013-01-21 10:44
2003 Mini Cooper - Bad Transmissiion problems...I cannot afford to fix it....How do I get my name on this class action lawsuit? I live in Massachusetts
 
 
#133 nicholas domenico 2013-01-20 13:48
Bought 06 mini s for daughter in 09. Had 16k miles on it. At 40k she tells me car won't go into higher gears, just revs in 3rd. Mechanic says wiring harness faulty. Replaced less than 10 months ago. Yesterday put in reverse car jolted and loud bang. Now can't get it out of second gear when driving. Tranny keeps slipping. Take impecable care of car. This should not happen. Other daughters neon has 150k on it with no major problems. Figured mini good for at least that.please add me to class action suit.
 
 
#132 n nguyen 2013-01-19 22:39
My 2005 Cooper is starting to have grinding/scrapi ng noise near passenger front end. Replaced wheel bearing does not help. Now my mechanic tells me it is a $7500 problem.
 
 
#131 linda merced 2013-01-19 19:52
Please tell me where to go and what to do, i have a2003 mini Cooper that can't afford to pay for the transmission
 
 
#130 linda merced 2013-01-19 19:50
I also have a 2003 mini cooper and cannot repair the transmission as they are charging me an arm and a leg. Please tell me who i call and what to do to get help with this
 
 
#129 Beth 2013-01-17 04:31
My husband purchased a new 2009 Clubman from Irvine (CA) Mini. He did not have any major problems with this one (previous Mini traded in due to engine fan problem) until a few days after the New Year, we noticed transmission oil leak on the garage floor and driveway. He took it in for service, upon inspection of the transmission, the service rep informed him that the transmission pan was broken/damaged and welded. They claimed they do not have this "type of welder." We were subsequently advised that the repair would not be covered under warranty. We informed the service rep that the car have never been in an accident and they were the only dealer (service) that have "touched" (worked) on our car since it was purchased from their dealership as a new car. My husband called corporate office, we were told they will not cover repair; cost was >$1000.00. The other infuriating part is that they will not guarantee their repair! I just spoke with another (2011) Mini Cooper owner yesterday who coincidentally purchased hers from the same dealer (Irvine), her car also leaked transmission oil, the pan was noted to have been bent/damaged. It was repaired (twice, because it continued to leak after the first repair); she was lucky, it was repaired under warranty!
 
 
#128 Lisa Staikoff 2013-01-16 12:35
We have a 2005 mini cooper s with the auto tranny. The car has 85,000 miles on it and the tranny is shot. It jerks real bad going from 2nd to 3rd. And now it won't get out of 2nd gear. Mini of Reno said it would cost $9000, ti replace. This is complete B.S. I would like to part of the lawsuit as well. WE can't afford $9000 for a new tranny.
I will buy a different car before i pay for a new tranny.
 
 
#127 Susan Rovetta 2013-01-13 11:42
I have a 2006 Mini Cooper S, which has had more than its share of problems; and now at 125,000 miles the transmission is going out and the replacement (parts plus labor) is $10,000 at Mini Cooper in Concord, CA.
I would like to join the class action suit.
 
 
#126 Raj 2013-01-08 15:09
Hi,

I have 2005 Mini cooper and the transmission is out. It has only 75000 miles. The worst part is i face some issues with transmission even when it was within warrnty and mini of mountain view in CA fixed the problem. Now it is completely out and and they are asking t me to change the transmission. This is SCAM and a complete rip off of people who are expecting good quality German Engg.

I want to be part of this lawsuit or any other means to get compensated or get the car fixed.
 
 
#125 lisa 2013-01-07 16:22
I have a 2006 mini cooper S with a faulty transmission just like everyone else! Now on top of health issues with both my parents I now have a broken car that will cost over $8,000 to fix when it is OBVIOUSLY a faulty transmission. Mini needs to do the right thing, this is beyond ridiculous.
 
 
#124 Karin Germani 2013-01-04 15:32
I have a 2006 Mini with 58,000. I Bought it 3 years ago with only 20,000 miles. Just a few months ago it seems like the transmission slips and a big jolt occurs. I am concerned this is what others are experienceing and would like to know what others are doing to have the manufacture fix it at their expense before something serious happens.
 
 
#123 Jessie 2013-01-03 11:12
I have a 2006 Mini Cooper S and am having electical and auto transmission failure; ABS, DSC, ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT, it'll backfire. I am seeing a dealer tomorrow and from what I've hear it will cost me more than the car is worth. I will participate in this lawsuit, it's ridiculous that I've only had this car for 2 years and paid top dollar for it, and now have to pay for a problem that BMW is responsible for.
 
 
#122 David M 2012-12-28 18:31
The Auto-Transmissi on in my 2003 Cooper just went out as I accelerated onto the highway an hour ago. Am I eligible to join this lawsuit? What is the contact information for the firm handling this? Can anyone help me? I'm stranded.
 
 
#121 SARAH TERHERST 2012-12-11 20:42
I have a 2005 mini cooper S with 65,000 miles on it. It had a lunge in the transmission took it in to mini of concord, they replaced the EGS module on the car charged my warranty almost $3000 they gave me back my car with tons of other problems needless to say that the transmission is in fail mode and not working at all. i would like some help regaurding dealing with this. Now the car shows ABS FAIL, DSC FAIL, CAN BUS LINE FAIL, TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAIL, ETC... IF THERE IS ANYWYA I CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW
 
 
#120 Aaron 2012-12-09 14:57
I have a 2005 Mini Cooper S. Automatic trnsmission just hit 81k. About 2K miles ago my transmission in 1st and 2nd gear started slipping and slamming into gear. Enough to throw you forward in the vehicle. Of course Just like all of you I contacted Mini and only suggestion was to replace it for about $8K. Car has been paid off for 2 years and now and for the price of a new transmission is about what the car is worth. What the heck is BMW thinking when they put a big warning sticker on the bottom of the transmission pan claiming lifetime sealed do not replace fluid. Anyone mechanic knows fluid breaks down. False advertisement and very misleading. I will never buy BMW again. I am disgusted. I am interested in the law suit as well.
 
 
#119 Raymond 2012-12-08 19:02
I would like to be part of this lawsuit as well. I had a 2002 Cooper and then transmission. A personal friend of mine worked as a mechanic at the dealership at the time and he was able to offer me a new transmission for $6000. The problem was, the Kelly Blue Book at that time was only $8000 (private seller value). It made no sense to dump $6000 into a car that was only worth $8000. I was pretty much forced to trade the car in, which I only got $4500 for. I swore off Mini's for the rest of my life because of this incident. Oh, BTW, I contacted corporate and they caould give a rat's ass about my issue.
 
 
#118 Dave 2012-12-07 12:32
Yes, I too am a victim of Mini Cooper's shoddy technology. My wife has a 2006 S. The trans started with the hesitation problem. My mechanic confirmed that the trans is shot. I'm getting estimated around $6500. to fix. How can I sign up? Shame on you BMW!!!
 
 
#117 Jen 2012-12-04 17:18
The 2nd tranny on my 06 Cooper 60k miles just went out last night. The dealer replaced the 1st one as it was covered under warranty. I was quoted $7200 to replace it this time. I emailed the lawfirm handling the case and received a reply this morning with a few questions to answer. They said I will receive email updates as the case progresses. http://baronandbudd.com/contact-us/
 
 
#116 Claudia M. 2012-12-04 14:38
If you want to put your name on this lawsuit contact Roland Tellis (310) 860-0476. follow the prompts on the recording. He is one the the lawyers handling this lawsuit.
 
 
#115 Kristin Dutton 2012-12-03 13:26
My 05 Cooper's trans went out this morning with no signs and only 41k on it. I would love to know how I can be involved with this!!! This is bull and makes me want to get rid of my car
 
 
#114 Patricia Balderston 2012-12-01 01:15
2006 Mini with same issues as everyone else! Started with engine revving and tranny not shifting. Today lost power and won't shift at all. Can't believe what it will cost to fix. Count me in!
 
 
#113 william hickey 2012-11-29 13:21
I have an 2003 Mini Cooper with CTV transmission problems.I have an estimate for $8000.00 to repair.i can't afford the repair. I can't sell it either.Even the junkyard won't buy it for scrap.please include my name in the lawsuit as BMW should have to fix our cars.
 
 
#112 will 2012-11-27 16:50
I have a 2005 mini cooper with 76000 and just like that the tranny is slipping and making a winding sound. Does anyone know if there has been any progress with this case????
 
 
#111 maria martinez 2012-11-26 18:50
Mi Minicooper 2005 transmission is out and the dealer said that it will cost $8,00.00 to fix it , i don' t have the money to repair it. please help me to add my name on the law suit. thank You.
 
 
#110 esther 2012-11-25 00:07
i bought a 2006 mini on FEB. 20012 with 70,000 miles and know SEPT. it started kicking me my mechenick said i need a new transmission totel cost will be around $10,000.00 i still owe on it we live on s.s.check only what are we going to do please help us BMW stand up to your good name or you will lose a good name make it good for all of us out here or you will not be trusted by no one and you will go out of buisness soon please real soon have a heart call me at 623-670-6312 PEORIA, ARIZONA
 
 
#109 Matt Stinson 2012-11-21 20:01
i too would like more information on this lawsuit. my 02 mini is having the same problem.
 
 
#108 Evelyn 2012-11-21 17:48
Please help me I have a 2002 mini cooper and my clutch went out but now they are telling me that my transmission needs to be replaced. i would like to join this lawsuit. please send me information on how to add my name to the lawsuit
 
 
#107 Ileanna bryant 2012-11-21 14:44
I got the same news yesterday, where do I sign up for this class action. 2005 convertible 97k miles.
 
 
#106 Hassan Saab 2012-11-21 12:59
please let know how i can get into this lawsuit
 
 
#105 Angel 2012-11-20 15:57
I have a 2004 mini, with 66k miles, how can i joint this lawsuit
 
 
#104 Bernadette 2012-11-19 11:08
I have an 03 Mini Cooper, with 54,600 miles on it. I purchased it in 05 with 19,000 miles on her. I had been experiencing transmission issues, and I took her in for transmission work, and was advised to have the transmission flushed, which I did. I was informed that it would be around $7,000 to have a new transmission.Ho w do I add my name to the lawsuit? Thank you!
 
 
#103 Sun Young CHo 2012-11-17 16:56
I have 02 mini cooper with bad cvt transmission. I want to be part of this action.
 
 
#102 Steve 2012-11-14 00:38
same story here.. '06 Mini CVT with all the warning symptons.
 
 
#101 Caroline 2012-11-12 15:13
The transmission has failed on my 2006 Mini Cooper S, with only 61,000 miles. How do I add my name to the lawsuit? Thank you!
 
 
#100 Mario Ruva 2012-11-09 00:57
I will like To Be Part Of This lawsuit
 
 
#99 TheGuy 2012-11-07 15:51
The transmission problems exists for the most part in the Mini Cooper with the CVT.. The manual did not suffer these issues. If you have a Cooper, especially a Cooper S (sc/turbo), I bet you killed the tranny driving it like Mario Andretti. Source - 2003 Mini Cooper S, 104k miles, no tranny problems.. And im not afraid to open the super charger ;)
 
 
#98 Q 2012-11-06 00:20
I live in Honolulu Hawaii and have problems with my 2002 mini, I would love information on this is to be part of this, mahalo.
 
 
#97 Monika 2012-11-02 20:46
Hi, I got 2005 Mini S with Automatic transmission, I have about 47,000 mies on it and transmission is giving up, how can I add to this lawsuit? It is ridicules.....
 
 
#96 Jeff 2012-10-30 20:03
I have a 2005 Cooper 5 speed manual trans. It been in the shop and I'm already out over $2000. That's before the transmission. It is just sitting while I try to figure out how to pay for it. It may be awhile. Is it too late on this lawsuit? And does it apply to manual transmissions?
 
 
#95 Raj Butani 2012-10-29 20:22
I have a 2004 Mini Cooper. Done 100,000 KMS. (58,000 Miles). Always serviced by a licensed Mini Cooper/BMW Mechanic. Now my transmission is busted like so many other owners. I would like to join the Class Action Lawsuit. It appears that BMW has been neglient in this manufacture. The Company knew of the problem, but did not do anything about it. They are not taking any responsibility for this exorbitant cost of repair. BMW should do a recall.
 
 
#94 Jesus Oliva 2012-10-26 12:42
I have a 2005 Mini Cooper S and started to have transmission problems, took it to the shop, and they said ""the computer did not capture the problem, keep on driving it until the problem is clearly evident" I drove it for another 500 miles, and then the transmission would not work. I took it to the shop again, and they said "it was probably because they didn't put transmission oil" My car was always maitained at an authorized BMW shop. Now they are telling me that it is going to cost around $9000.00 to fix the problem. I took my car to a dearler, and they are offering $4,000.
 
 
#93 Dona Eiland 2012-10-26 11:25
I live in Williamson County, TN and have a 2005 Mini Cooper S. At 100,000 miles the CVT needs to be replaced. I have perused the case filed by Brad Aarons in California and would like to know how I could join this class action suit against BMW of North America, LLC.
 
 
#92 Alex 2012-10-23 22:28
2006 Mini Cooper with 47K miles, just got told that my CVT needs to be replaced. $6K for the part and $2.5K for labor. Please send me information of how i can be apart of this lawsuit
 
 
#91 Jerry Xu 2012-10-22 18:38
I have a 04 mini cooper with 118000 miles on it. The transmission of this car is terrible. Firstly the auto transmission won't go above level 4 automatically unless you switch it to manual. And now, the transmission is broken totally. When I start it. the rpm will go 3000 and no power at all. That's really dangerous if it happens on the freeway. I would like to be a part of the lawsuit.
 
 
#90 Vitaliy 2012-10-19 13:49
I have a Indi Blue Metallic 2004 MINI Cooper and I just went over 120k miles when I was driving to work today and my check engine light turned on and when I was trying to speed up from 55mph the rpm were going up to 4.5 and it wasn't switching to the next gear and I was loosing speed. The cars behind me started beeping and I switched to the most right lane. Then I kept driving till I slowly got to 70mph and my transmission finally switched to a higher gear and rpms went back to 3. That's when I started researching about transmission problems. I purchased my mini a month ego from Craigslist, Can I still get in on this class action? If so, how? my mini has never been in an accident, I'm the second owner. Any suggestions on next steps?
 
 
#89 William Burks 2012-10-14 17:54
Have a 2004 mini cooper with 50,000 miles. The automatic transmission will not change gears. I would like to be part of the lawsuit. My car was shipped from California to Ohio upon my purchase.
 
 
#88 Jerry 2012-10-10 17:19
I have a 2004 mini cooper with 118000 miles on it. The automatic transmission can not go level 5 and above without change it manually.
 
 
#87 Gloria 2012-10-10 11:20
I have a 2007 mini cooper s I only have 60.000 miles I'm already having transmission problems. I called the dealer they told me if I don't have warranty on my car they can't do anything to help me. What should I do?
 
 
#86 crystal 2012-10-06 23:22
i have a 2008 mini clubman and my car only has 53k and the transmission light comes on and i cant get it outta park half the time...i just paid 1200 for a waterpump and thermostat with housing.. i cant afford to pay more....why would my transmission be going out at only 53...its dual auto and manual but we only drive it in auto
 
 
#85 Auffret 2012-10-02 06:29
Hi, we have the exact same issue over here in Europe (France). CVT Minis are a big issue and BMW will not do a recall. But we don't have class action lawsuits over here so we have to deal with BMW on a case by case basis ! Good luck to you all ! Alain, 2002 CVT MINI COOPER, 84000km.
 
 
#84 J Sassano 2012-09-29 18:13
Yup. Add me to the list. The warranty ended on my 2006 Mini Cooper S a little over a year ago and since then the water pump, radiator and now transmission have needed replacing. I bought the car new in January of '07, and it has about 65,000 miles on it. When it was under warranty, the dealership never found anything wrong with it. (Well . . . my windshield got a stress fracture within a year of owning the car, but fortunately, that class action suit was won, and I'll get the money back shortly. But that's a tiny fraction of what it's gonna cost to replace the transmission.) What an outrage this is. I'm intrigued by Mark DeWitte's post about the main bearing. Do you have any update about that?
 
 
#83 Belisario Ruiz 2012-09-21 01:00
I have a 2006 Sport Mini Cooper. I was driving the car down a busy stret in Los Angeles when all of a sudden the car jerk, stopped hurling my partner my two dogs and I forward. We almost hit the dashboard, thanks to the speed we were going we did not. We got a tow truck and spent three hours waiting for results from the mechanic. He said we needed a new transmission. The car has less tha 60.000 miles on it. Its going to cost me 10.000 dlls. HOW CAN THAT BE?
 
 
#82 Maria Jarrin 2012-09-20 19:59
I bought a used mini sport 2006 with 15,000 miles on it. I know I am having cvt transmission problems and I called a mechanic. He wanted $6500.00 for a new transmission and said that BMW keeps them in stock because they know the transmissions are faulty. Would love to take part in this class action law suit. Guess I will be walking soon or taking the bus. It is unbelievable. So I saved a few bucks on gas. This car is nothing but a money eating monster!!!
 
 
#81 Todd Chi 2012-09-18 21:05
I have a 2004 base with CVT automatic trans and had it rebuilt for under $3,000. There are options that the BMW dealers wont tell you about or that they don't know about, but definitely cant help you with. Email me if you are interested in more info @ .
 
 
#80 Mark DeWitte 2012-09-14 13:59
Last week I discovered my '02 MINI had a transmission problem and upon searching the internet found out a lot of folks were having the same problem. Took the car to a local repair shop that specializes in MINI's, BMW's, Porsche, etc. They claim they found a service bulletin that shows how to replace the main bearing, which is supposedly the problem, for $900. They are currently waiting for special tools from Germany to do the job. If $900 fixes it, that's much cheaper than a whole new transmission. Results remain to be seen, but I encourage everyone to keep pushing until we find a solution.
 
 
#79 Andy Pickell 2012-09-10 20:09
I have an '06 Mini with 49900 miles. Unfortunately it has been parked in a Mini dealers lot for nearly a year as I am raising the $6K to replace the clutch and Transmission. I bought it in "09 with 30,000 miles and still in warranty. I am sooooooooo frustrated..... . No where to turn! Any suggestions????
 
 
#78 Karla Welch 2012-09-07 13:14
Wow I have a 2005 S with 67k miles so far no problems yet but I'll be on the look out now. Has anyone mentioned this lawsuit to mini while taking their car in for Trans/CVT repair at the MIni dealer?
 
 
#77 Kim Henderson 2012-09-06 16:40
I have a 2005 Mini Conv. S with 88k miles and was told by dealership I need a new transmission for $8900.00. Count me in on the lawsuit.
 
 
#76 Nancy Ewing 2012-09-05 19:43
I bought a 2002 Mini 3 years ago, and the transmission just started to go out when I was on a LONG road trip. Fortunately, it went about another 1000 miles and managed to get me home (now at 93,500 miles), but I'm awaiting the verdict from the dealer - cause and cost. (They may not have filled it with enough transmission fluid when they did a CVT flush just before my road trip.) Meanwhile, they gave me a loaner and are hoping I decide to buy it!
 
 
#75 Shannon 2012-09-02 18:01
I bought my 2004 mini cooper in 2009. It has 77,000 miles on it and the transmission just went out on me. I NEED in on this law suit (I live in Los Angeles) . Please send me the details on how I can get involved.
 
 
#74 Hozkar Delgado 2012-09-01 14:16
i have a 2005 mini S and i have the same problem with my transmission, Count me South CA resident.
 
 
#73 Judy 2012-08-30 12:09
I have a 2006 MiniS with 65K miles
 
 
#72 Judy 2012-08-30 12:07
My transmission locked in low gear on the highway. Finally moved and took it to the repair shop. Just got notice I will need a new transmission to the tune of $9,000.00. Count me in on the lawsuit. I'm totally disgusted.
 
 
#71 bullseye 2012-08-25 09:46
Have 2006 MCS with grinding sound when switching from 3rd to 4th gear. Looking like about 3,000 dollars to fix or replace. If this falls into that lawsuit I want to be part of it. Very disappointed.
 
 
#70 Bill 2012-08-22 12:42
8/22/12 Add me to the list. 2003 Mini with 71,000 miles and $6800 to repair at our local transmission place. He said he had to go to the dealer to get the new trans to work with the computer - for $120. He also said they performed a "flash computer" update that was supposed to have been done in regards to the transmission. Never heard of this, and was never notified. Anyone else know anything about this? This was a remanufactured transmission with a 100% labor and parts, transferable,10 0,000 mile, 3 year warranty and $2000 cheaper than the dealer, plus we know it was done right. His comment, 'these people should be run out of the country for using this hunk of junk in a car". LOL! I'm in Michigan - any chances of getting a Michigan Lawsuit going? If so count me in!
 
 
#69 Tonya 2012-08-21 13:37
In Feb. I bought my son a '03 MINI from a used car lot, the car fax was good... the transmission went out in July!!! I'm paying over a 1/3 of what I bought the car for!!!!! Sign me up for this lawsuit, or tell me how!
 
 
#68 Delicia 2012-08-20 14:01
How do we join this class action lawsuit if we are in the same situation?
 
 
#67 Meaghan 2012-08-19 21:14
I purchased a 2005 MINI Convertible about 2 yrs ago and just recently began having CVT issues (revving between 3 and 4 RPMs while driving on the highway at a normal speed). Took it to the dealership and they said all that was needed was a "CVT Service" (which I came to find out was simply a flush). I then took it to two other mechanic friends who BOTH said that it wouldn't be worth investing in a new transmission for $6,000+ when the car isn't worth it. I am a school teacher and can't afford these issues, so any additional information regading this lawsuit would be appreciated.
 
 
#66 Hair Man 2012-08-17 15:08
I had a 2003 Mini Cooper That had issues with the tire warning light, windows would go up down in the rain setting off the alarm,the battery would go dead,and transmission shifted funny, head light would sometimes not work,plus numerous paint issues with wheels and body of car. The car when it worked was fun, but I couldn't count on it getting me to work. Car had 7,000 miles I got rid of it quick. Bought a used 90's series Saturn with 70,000 miles and this $3,000 car was 1 millions times better than a brand new MINI Cooper. Tells you something is wrong. What a disapointment. I still have the saturn with 140,000 miles now. Go Figure! That Mini was 26,000 new with navigation and everything, I miss the car but not the problems. That Mini was like a real attractive girl with lots of mental issues. SAD INDEED
 
 
#65 DC Mitchell 2012-08-16 15:27
I have a 2006 Mini Cooper with 97,000 miles on it. The dealer told me today I need a new transmission--t o the tune of $8,000. I called Customer Service, but they said they can't do anything for me. Really? Sounds like I need to join the law suit.
 
 
#64 ruby 2012-08-13 17:18
...to be a part of the class action...you can call 866.844.4556, the law firm is Baron and Budd...if you get a menu of names and choices...choos e EARNESTO BEINVIDOS...som ething like that...earnesto is definantly first name...he will get you started.
 
 
#63 Daniella 2012-08-08 11:09
I would like to join the suit as well but I don’t even have a first generation mini!!! I'm having the same problems with my transmission. I have a 2007 mini convertible and it's to the point where it's not drivable anymore. I just hit 75,000 miles and the mini dealership is telling me its $8,500 to fix! I went to a local mechanic and he told be it would be $6,500 to fix!! I don’t have that kind of money! CONE ON Mini own up and fix this problem!!!!!!!! !
 
 
#62 Mini Girl 2012-08-07 11:55
I just purchased a 2003 Mini Cooper from a private individual in the city. Test drove it it sounded fine and the day we got it the guy drove it to meet us it sounded fine. Now when you drive it there is a rattle in the front end. after looking into it sounds like my CVT is going also!!!!!!! I am so upset, after buying my dream car I find out it is a POS!!!! come on min Fix the prblem issue a RECALL!!! In the meanwhile I would love to join the class action suit!!
 
 
#61 Peggy Lau 2012-08-06 18:03
I have the same problem as well and am broke but need to still commute to work. The trade-in value is barely enough to make a down payment on a new car. I have a 2005 Mini Cooper hardtop. My transmission started failing at ~75K. Pls. add me to the lawsuit if possible. I filed the formal safe complaint as well. Thanks all!
 
 
#60 ruby levine 2012-08-06 13:01
...wait until someone dies...on los angeles freeway..middle of seven lanes...18 wheeler behind you...loose power..pray and pray hard you have enough power to merge to the next slowest lane...then the next slowest lane...then the next slowest lane..pray you can get the BMW product on the shoulder of the free way with out a tradgedy...thes e little peckers at BMW could very well get on the evening news...featurin g the fatalities caused from a massive pile up.....bleeping little peckers.
 
 
#59 Melissa 2012-08-02 20:41
Are people having the same problem with the new models? Does anyone now if BMW has fixed the issue on new models? Thanks!
 
 
#58 andrew vega 2012-08-02 19:06
i would like to be apart of this being that i have two of them with the same problem
 
 
#57 mai 2012-08-01 14:46
is this lawsuit still on going? i would like to join if possible!
 
 
#56 Rebecca S 2012-07-30 09:09
I had a 2006 POS Mini Cooper. That thing was nothing but a money pit!!! I hope to get some of my $$$ back from this lawsuit.
 
 
#55 michele depault 2012-07-28 22:58
I bought a 05 mini s, I have 67000 and notice a weird noise in the back end and no one seems to know what it is. Is it the CVT? Like alot of you, I still owe on it and I won't be able to pay for a new transmission. Someone let me know if that is what it seems to be? I love my car, I haven't had any other problems.
 
 
#54 Amy S 2012-07-28 18:33
I purchased a 2004 Mini Cooper used 2 years ago. I drove it for 3 weeks and the transmission went out. With an estimate of $7200 to have it replaced, it has been sitting in my driveway ever since. I can't fix it and I can't sell it! Is there a similar lawsuit for VA residents?
 
 
#53 Adam M 2012-07-26 21:18
I only have about 4 months with my 06 MCS and Now my 6spd tranny went out! Still paying on car and only about 65k miles!!!... Something needs to get done.
 
 
#52 Ray M 2012-07-26 13:52
I was quoted $6000 and that was from one of my best friends who worked as a mechanic for Mini. I was forced to sell the car. It wasn't worth the $6000 to put into a car that was 4 years old.
 
 
#51 Alfonso 2012-07-22 16:58
had problems with my 2004 mini cooper transmission, where i can get the lawsuits in Fresno Ca?
 
 
#50 Mark Woodrell 2012-07-21 14:11
My SO's has a 2004 mini that we loved until yesterday during the AM Seattle rush hour that left her stranded in the middle of a busy intersection during a down pour. We had it towed to our wonderful dependable mechanic who informed us that the transmission is shot and told us about the class action lawsuit in CA. How can WA residences get in on the lawsuit?
 
 
#49 curry w new 2012-07-20 04:19
bought used 2006 mini s tran seem to change hard at times 82,000 miles this is bad for bmw
 
 
#48 nicole skerry 2012-07-19 18:20
please go to safercar.gov and make your complaint about this transmission problems with the mini know, and hopefully with enough of our complaints, they will recall them?
 
 
#47 Fletcher Ownbey 2012-07-17 20:54
Is this still active? Any way to get involved? We have a 2002 Mini and the transmission went out at 30,000 mi.!! That's the first recommended transmission service, and the transmission totally failed- I've owned over 50 vehicles, and have yet to have a transmission fail...until this one, at 30k mi.!! I'd sign up for any class action suit--and tell your friends to STAY AWAY FROM BMW PRODUCTS!!
 
 
#46 Lesly 2012-07-17 19:42
I purchased a used 2003 mini back in 2009. Unfortunately I purchased it right at the 60,000 mile mark :/ The transmission broke down 2 months later and now it's going on 3 years broken down. I don't have the money to fix it. I'm still paying it off unfortunately. Does anyone know
 
 
#45 Kasey McKendell 2012-07-17 16:44
Same here! Had to replace transmission after 2 years of owning the card. Under 30,000 miles! I need to be on this lawsuit!!
 
 
#44 Keith Klein 2012-07-13 19:22
I bought my 2006 Mini S brand new from Mountain View Mini California. Spent a ton on it.Got every buzzer and whistle I could get on it. The other day my daughter was picking my son up at camp and i got a call "Dad the car won't go in reverse" I went to check it out and it was true. I then did some research,,,WOW a lot of people having the same issues. I want in on this as well. And the price is $7,000 INSANE. Grand for a Transmission. Shame on you BMW. Never again.
 
 
#43 Jim Liedtka 2012-07-12 19:56
I paid $4500 for a new CVT at 110,000 when Mini met me half way. The new CVT lasted 55,000 miles and is going now. I want in.
 
 
#42 Don C 2012-06-30 15:57
I posted the web site in the above message. Forgot to tell you that this is the federal agency that has the power to mandate that the car manufacturers issue recalls! Check out the web site. Not hard at all to file your complaint and the more that do, the better the chances of a recall. Don
 
 
#41 Don C 2012-06-29 19:57
TO ALL: PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE AND FILE A FORMAL SAFETY COMPLAINT WITH THE US DOT NHTSA (US DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION NATIONAL HWY TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADMINISTRATION) . https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint
 
 
#40 Don C 2012-06-29 18:13
I just posted the above comment same date. In all fairness to Mini Cooper, the El Paso dealer did say that he would check with Mini (at my request) to see if any adjustments to the replacement price of the CVT could be made. Will be interesting to see what their answer is. Of course, the replacement CVT is a rebuilt CVT since they no longer make them so do we want to go that route or not. As many of you have said above, we love the car and will be very sad to lose it and really hurts to know we will get little to nothing for it. If we "give" it to Mini, then Mini will just put in a new transmission and re-sell it. Who is the big winner here and who is the loser?? Not hard to answer....Doubt Mini will negotiate the price since a lawsuit is in place and apparently they haven't accommodated any of you...Leaves us with some serious decision making to do as so many of you have said. We extend our condolences to all of you above. We totally understand...Do n
 
 
#39 Don C 2012-06-29 17:53
Ditto to all above comments. CVT in our 2005 Mini (49,000 miles) quit working suddenly last week while my daughter was driving it. She was lucky that she was near home. Just received the bad news today from Mini of El Paso that the transmission would have to be replaced for 7k (5000 for the tranny; 2000 labor). I mentioned the class action lawsuit to them which they say they have never hear of and also they said they have had no transmission problems with Mini's in El Paso. I reminded them that they didn't open the dealership in El Paso until about 3 years ago which is AFTER Mini stopped using the CVT. Thus, they have not been selling cars in El Paso with the CVT. If anyone knows how to join the federal lawsuit (unless you have to live in Calif), please post on this website. . I actually live in New Mexico, not El Paso, TX..Does anyone know anything about the state of affairs in New Mexico?...Thank s, Don
 
 
#38 THEA MOORE 2012-06-28 21:38
WELL I GOT THE 2006 CHELLI RED COOPER I REALLY JUST LOVE IT ! I SHOULD SAY LOVED IT... UNTILL THE TRANSMISSION THING AT 8,OOO.TO FIX ! MY DAUGHTER BOUGHT A HUNDI IN HIGH SCHOOL,SHE IS 31 NOW ...THE ONLY REASON SHE GOT A NEW CAR IS SHE HIT A DEER...REALLY A COOPER CAN'T LAST FOR 6 YEARS...WHATEVE R I WANT IN ON THE CLASS ACTION SUIT
 
 
#37 Thomas Dicken 2012-06-24 10:48
I have a 2005 Mini Cooper which is currently a great yard ornament because something in the transmission is banging. I would also love to become part of this class action suit. With all the added cost of clutch and cv boots, the replacement repairs will be $4,000-6, 000 per the dealership - this is not a Rolls Royce and is not acceptable. These are exorbitant costs and bad customer service practices.
 
 
#36 Courtney 2012-06-22 23:53
My 2004 Mini Cooper, which was purchased used last February, has had problems with its cvt from the start. Shaking, shuddering, jerky, and strange grinding under the hood. I've put thousands into the car trying to discover the problem, and up until recently discovered that my transmission is dying and will cost 10k to replace/repair. I'm so torn because I love the little car, but I cannot afford that high price...
 
 
#35 oscar rivas 2012-06-18 23:32
my daughter bough a 2003 mini cooper that 6 month later she star having transmission problem the cost to repair it is $5000 dollars yes i would like to be party of this lawsuit
 
 
#34 Kim M 2012-06-09 20:26
What a shame that bmw is putting out such lousy cars. I too have a 2003 mini standard that sounds like hell in reverse. Sign me up for the lawsuit. Seems there's enough complaints on here to get something started.
 
 
#33 julio 2012-06-08 10:24
I have the same problem with my transmission in my 03 mini cooper and its just been sitting here for a while and i'd i like to be part of the lawsuit too .
 
 
#32 Cindy 2012-06-03 16:30
My 2006 is a lemon. Help! My tranny is making awful noises.
 
 
#31 Cindy Garcia 2012-06-03 16:25
I have 76k on my 2006 mini & it's making weird tranny noises. It's always had a hesitation in acceleration since the day I bought it. I'd like to be part of the lawsuit.
 
 
#30 katherine 2012-05-25 21:50
Please send me info on lawsuit! I am a Mini owner!
 
 
#29 Katherine 2012-05-25 21:50
Please send me info on lawsuit! I am a Mini owner!Please send me info on lawsuit! I am a Mini owner!
 
 
#28 Katherine Purdy 2012-05-25 21:49
Please send me info on lawsuit! I am a Mini owner!
 
 
#27 Katherine Purdy 2012-05-25 21:48
I am a Mini owner-please send me info on lawsuit! Thank you!
 
 
#26 Katherine Purdy 2012-05-25 21:47
Could you please send me info on this lawsuit? Trying to decide what to do.....
 
 
#25 Serena 2012-05-24 21:55
I have a 2005 Mini Cooper, which I just purchased a year ago. Since then I have replaced the clutch, new power steering and coolant system and now the transmission needs to be completely replaced- with an estimated cost of $9800. This car has caused me nothing but a huge headache and completely drained my bank account. I have just moved out to California and see nothing but MINIs on the road, I can't believe people are still buying such an awful, low quality and unreliable car. If anything I want to spread the word that this car is NOT worth the cute go-cart appearance and handling, It is a death-trap. Please sign me up for for the suit.
 
 
#24 Missy 2012-05-19 01:37
Does anyone have problem with the 2008 mini cooper with automatic transmission?
 
 
#23 lourdes rodriguez 2012-05-09 10:02
I have a Mini 04 on which after spending 2,000 on repairs my transmission went with 90,000 miles on it!!! now to buy a used one which will still be a RISK they are quoting me 3,500 or a rebuilt one for 5,000 only had the car for 2 years and I am still paying on it... :( please help!!! how can we start this law suit??? its not fair that we pay for quality to get complete lemons!!!!
 
 
#22 caroline 2012-05-05 20:27
I have a 2002 with the same problems so it now sits in storage. Don't have the money to fix. How do I get involved inclassified action suit I am in. Indiana
 
 
#21 Julie Cianfrani 2012-05-03 19:39
I would like to be added to this lawsuit. I have a 2004 Mini Cooper 35,000 miles with a faulty Auto CVT transmission.
 
 
#20 john clausen 2012-05-03 12:55
2006 cvc bad 85000 miles need help
 
 
#19 Luke Weatherlow 2012-05-01 22:23
I would like to be added to this lawsuit. I have a 2003 Mini Cooper with a faulty Auto CVT transmission. It shouldn't cost half the car's price to fix!
 
 
#18 Liz 2012-04-26 23:50
I have a 2006 MCS and had the transmission fail 1 year ago at 70,000 miles. When I took it to the dealership, their solution was to get rid of the car - what a DISAPPOINTMENT! I will NEVER buy another Mini or BMW. Needless to say I had a few more payments until I actually finished paying the car off so I decided to have the transmission replaced at a nearby mechanic shop for $8K. If I didn't love the car I probably would've just driven it off a cliff. Please send me info on how I too can participate in this lawsuit.
 
 
#17 DENNIS WILSON 2012-04-24 22:46
I HAVE A 2006 MINI COOPER S . THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $8000. PLEASE HELP!
 
 
#16 ALBERT GAIED 2012-04-23 10:27
I have cvt transmission problem too. I'd like to become part of this lawsuit. But how?
 
 
#15 sookie 2012-04-20 10:18
I have cvt transmission problem too. I'd like to become part of this lawsuit. But how?
 
 
#14 Ted F 2012-04-16 21:08
I've also has problems with my transmission slipping and my steering wheel pump. All of this was quoted around 11000 to fix. I am from Canada, how do I become part of this lawsuit?
 
 
#13 Catherine Tran 2012-04-13 20:40
I have a 2006 Mini Cooper Hardtop. Got problem with the CVT transmission. The mecanician tried to temporary fix it without warranty for $2,000. Replacing part will cost $8,000. Got transmission problem again after few months later. Had to sell my car to the mecanician for $4,000. If no problem my car value is between $8,000 and $10,000. So I lost money on my car due to the CVT problem. Total amount lost is $2,000(repair) + $4,000 (difference in car value). I want to be part of this lawsuit..
 
 
#12 Shaun C. New York 2012-04-12 14:14
I have a 2002 MINI COOPER, i have all of the documentations of when it has been serviced inreference to the tranny and it is Only serviced through my MINI DEALERSHIP. For at least the past two years my MINI has been in the shop MULTIPLE times for the tranny! I also was quoted $5,000 to $8,000 to replace it. WAYmore then what this car is worth. Each time it goes into the shop they do adjustments to it and basicallyj just put a "BAND AID" on the transmission. Ultimately know that this will only last so long and its days are numbered. I take care of my MINI and i do LOVE it, but that has been forshadowed by the TRANNY issues and some others that i've had. In the poast wanted to purchase other MINI'S as well BUT i am SOO disgusted with BMW!! and the issues that these cras have. I also would LOVE to part of this Lawsuit!!!!!
 
 
#11 Rachel 2012-04-10 18:19
My 2005 mini convertible is now showing the same problems, and I've been told I need a new transmission and a new clutch not to mention my convertible top now isn't going down which I read a lot of people have the same problems!!! Class action lawsuit in VA. PLEASE HELP!!!
 
 
#10 Amanda 2012-03-26 17:50
I got a part time teaching job an hour away so I had to trade my jeep in for a car. I bought a 2002 mini cooper with 53k miles and now I'm at 68k and my cvt is going out. I was quoted 5k for a used tranny and labor. I owe a little over 8k on it still. I could buy a new car for that combination price! This is not only ridiculous, but stressful. I thought BMW was a big name for quality, apparently not.
 
 
#9 Jan Cleary 2012-03-23 13:00
ditto...2003 mini cooper, left my daughter stranded on the highway waiting 90 min for AAA. quoted 10,500 to replace transmission, the casing was split in two. Is there an Ohio class action suit..purchased at the BMW STORE, Cincinnati....o ffered 1,000 for trade in ! Please give any information or we can start our own suit!
 
 
#8 Frederick DuBois 2012-03-19 11:15
Same story here, second transmission failed. Need help.
 
 
#7 Cathi 2012-03-18 15:06
My 2003 Mini Cooper just went into the repair shop. Transmission fail at 55k miles. Replace the transmission is the only solution to the tune of $8K. So sign me up I would like to get on board with the class action suit. How do I do that. If anybody knows how or what I can do. Please email me. Thank you signed a Disappointed Mini owner
 
 
#6 Bisalda Pena 2012-03-16 18:51
I too have a 2006 Mini Cooper S that the transmission failed and the dealer wont do anything but charge me 8900 for a new transmission.Wh en I took the car a year ago with the same problem, I was told it was the quality of gas. Needless to say that was not the case.. I'm so disappointed with BMV for putting out such a cheap quality product.
 
 
#5 Ben 2012-02-27 18:28
If Any one needs to get there transmission fixed I have a shop in Glendora CA And the price is $3500.00 two year unlimited mile warranty. cal 626.963.6333
 
 
#4 Wendy 2012-02-27 12:00
I am in the same situation. I have a 2003 automatic and my transmission was making funny noises and was told I needed a new transmission for a cost of $7000.00. I would like to get involved in this class action suit or get BMW to do a recall and fix the problem before someone gets killed. Seattl e, Wa.
 
 
#3 Cindy King-Haak 2012-02-21 17:54
I have a 2003 Mini Cooper that had the transmission go out in April of 2011. I was quoted over $9000.00 to repair / replace the transmission by the Moritz Mini dealer in Arlington Texas. I would like information on how to get involved in this class action suit, please. Regard s, C King-Haak
 
 
#2 Tina Gross 2012-01-17 18:19
I have complete documentation of my issues with my 2006 Mini Cooper S which had 65,000 miles on it when the transmission failed. I sent a letter requesting help since my warranty was 1 year/15,000 miles expired when the transmission went and Mini Service never acknowledged a problem with the transmission while it was under warranty. They quoted me close to $10,000 to fix the transmission. The car had other problems as well, with a grand total of $17,500 worth of work needed. This total includes (but is not limited to) a new water pump, new power steering line among other problems. After owning the car for 5 years and finally making my final payment this is what happened (this is after I put approximately $3,000 into the cooling system that never worked right!). Please send me information on how I can participate in this law suit. Thank you, Tina Gross
 
 
#1 Dana 2011-11-28 12:10
I have a 2002 mini that the clutch and transmission went out on at around 30,ooo miles..The cost was close to 4,000 to replace....Now the power steering pump went out on the freeway and put my life at great risk!!!! I am in process of speaking with BMW in Ohio, i hope they will see their way clear to repair my Mini at their expense or we are going to court!!!!!
 

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