Does the 2005 MINI Cooper have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 MINI Cooper, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 58,969 miles.

Which MINI Cooper year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 MINI Cooper has the most transmission complaints (25), compared with 25 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 MINI Cooper?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 MINI Cooper is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 MINI Cooper Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 MINI Cooper, 7% of all 372 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. Median mileage at failure: 58,969 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 25; 7% of 372
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,969 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 MINI Cooper transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 2, 2005, latest Feb 21, 2021.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Feb 2021; peak Nov 2005 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 MINI Cooper

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Cooper model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200525 (7%)
200620 (10%)
20075 (4%)
200812 (10%)
20095 (3%)
20103 (3%)
20119 (11%)
20123 (5%)
20133 (6%)
20148 (24%)
201510 (18%)
20166 (21%)
20176 (21%)
20180 (0%)
20192 (17%)
20201 (14%)
20210 (0%)
20221 (17%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 MINI Cooper have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 MINI Cooper, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 58,969 miles.
Which MINI Cooper year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 MINI Cooper has the most transmission complaints (25), compared with 25 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 MINI Cooper?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 MINI Cooper is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.