2002 MINI Cooper power train problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 MINI Cooper — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mini cooper. While driving 15 mph out of a parking lot, the vehicle made a left turn and the gear shifter failed. In addition, the gear shifter cable detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor…”
filed Aug 16, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mini cooper. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The electronic learning module and the pyramid warning light illuminated. The contact stated that several components were replaced due to…”
filed Mar 24, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT…Campaign 02V201000 · Jul 25, 2002
Power Train problems in other Cooper years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cooper | 6 | 21% |
| 2016 Cooper | 6 | 21% |
| 2015 Cooper | 10 | 18% |
| 2014 Cooper | 8 | 24% |
| 2013 Cooper | 3 | 6% |
| 2012 Cooper | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 Cooper | 9 | 11% |
| 2010 Cooper | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 Cooper | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 Cooper | 12 | 10% |
| 2007 Cooper | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 Cooper | 20 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 MINI Cooper
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.