In fact, the 1st gen CVT (R50) was so bad that BMW and MINI were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing MINI to cover the transmissions for the earlier of 8 years or 150,000 miles. There was a time when MINI Coopers were notorious for having automatic transmission problems.
If you own your MINI for a while, there’s a good chance you might run into one of the following common MINI Cooper problems. But like most vehicles, they also have a few issues. MINI Coopers are fun to drive and are generally quite reliable.
MINI Cooper Problems: The 7 Most Common Issues
