2003 MINI Cooper power train problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 MINI Cooper — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While in motion, car began to become jerky while excelerating, than the transmission disingaged. No gear would work thereafter.”
filed Nov 5, 2017
“Windshield cracked from the bottom where it meets the hood of the car. Driver's side window does not go down. I only hear a clicking sound. Water pump, oil pan and valve cover gaskets failed prematurely. I can't shift the car into first gear without multiple attempts.”
filed Jul 4, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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 2003 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.