Problem Reports
Mini Cooper S
Report: Clutch May Wear Prematurely
Mini Cooper S Problem
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009
Drive Train Affected: Manual Transmission
Average Mileage: 58,000 mi (36,000 mi - 80,000 mi)
There are reports of premature clutch wear on cars equipped with manual transmissions. Clutch replacement on these vehicles can be quite costly.
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Report #1blackwidow, 2009 Mini Cooper S, Manual Transmission, 36,000 mi
RookieI have a 2009 mini cooper s and my clutch wore out prematurely at just over 36000 miles
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Report #2Visitor, 2008 Mini Cooper S, Manual Transmission, 80,000 mi
Just purchased this car used TWO WEEKS ago. The "warranty" was for 15 days. On the 17th day, the clutch went out completely. Slow to accellerate from stop sign, and then didn't move at all. Revved, shifted, but didn't move, and a very hot burning smell. I could have been killed in the middle of the intersection. Now the dealer where I purchased the car is giving me grief about it being after the warranty. By TWO days. Even tho this issue started a few days ago, it just didn't DIE until today. I am disgusted.
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