Does the 2006 MINI Cooper have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 MINI Cooper, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 72,500 miles.

Which MINI Cooper year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 MINI Cooper has the most transmission complaints (25), compared with 20 for the 2006.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 MINI Cooper?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 MINI Cooper is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 MINI Cooper Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 MINI Cooper, 10% of all 200 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 72,500 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 20; 10% of 200
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 72,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 MINI Cooper transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 11, 2010, latest Jul 7, 2020.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Jul 2020; peak Feb 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 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 2006 MINI Cooper have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 MINI Cooper, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 72,500 miles.
Which MINI Cooper year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 MINI Cooper has the most transmission complaints (25), compared with 20 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 MINI Cooper?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 MINI Cooper is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.