Transmission problems
 

I have only 55K on my 2002 Mini and he is now in the shop getting a new transmission (quote of $6500 at my mechanic and $8000 at the dealership). I have had quite a few problems with it stalling in the middle of the road on me in the past, which they blamed it on a faulty DME that they finally replaced. My warranty just expired last June and I have to pay $6500 out of my own pocket. I have contacted MiniUSA but they don't seem to want to do anything about it. I have seen quite a few cases of tranny needing to be replaced at low mileages, is there anyone out there with similar problems as what I am experiencing? Interested in joining me for a class action law suit?
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RE: Transmission problems
 

Numbatu,

5-speed or Auto trans?

RE: Transmission problems
 

It is an Automatic Transmission / CVT.

RE: Transmission problems
 

Uh oh. Now you have me worried. Can I get an extended warranty?

RE: Transmission problems
 

I would DEFINITELY get the extended warranty if you can. I now have two other people on another Mini Forum who are interested in going in on a Class Action suit with me. The CVT is simply dangerous to drive. I could sell my car, but then nothing gets resolved. It will just become someone else's problem, and I am not sure if I could be happy with that.

RE: Transmission problems
 

Your not the only one I've heard of with this problem. I met somebody who had the same problem.

Check for silent recalls.

I asked my dealership about extended warrantees and I was told they don't offer any.

D

RE: Transmission problems
 

I'll bet 5-speed. The law suit has been done and has been lost.

RE: Transmission problems
 

Um... can you share some more info? My 2004 Manual Transmission just lost reverse and the dealer says he's never heard of such a thing!
I'm interested in knowing the basis of the suit and why it was lost, if you have the details.

Thank you!

RE: Transmission problems
 

Could you shed some light on where I might be able to find info on this lawsuit. I have googled it, and did not find any thing.

RE: Transmission problems
 

good luk trying to sue. we have had a couple of customer fail at this. i have noticed that going with aftermarket clutch setups (performance type) have proven to last much longer. that is my experience.