2014 MINI Cooper Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 MINI Cooper, 24% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hello, I am the original owner of a 2014 Mini Cooper countryman purchased new from irvine Mini, irvine california, on my way home to san diego from the purchase the rear passenger window stopped working, I pulled over called the dealership and was told to go in the next day for repair, it was repaired the next day, electrical failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231603, filed 2019-07, 80,000 miles“On two occasions when driving, the auto start and stop function shut the engine off, where I had to put the car in park & restart it. Happened once on a flat surface and once on a downhill slop at a stop. Also, I've only had the car one month and the drivetrain light came and the Mini service repair says it was fault #20a503 with the water pump. Please advise!”
NHTSA complaint #10605086, filed 2014-06, 1,500 miles“I was driving on an interstate and a warning reading drivetrain malfunction. Drive moderately came on. Power was low (couldn't get the car over about 60 MPH, not safe on an interstate with steady traffic) and car was somewhat chuggy. This car has three times in under 8000 miles told me the oil was low and it was critically necessary for me to add a quart, which seems related. After stopping and calling Mini (who told me they would send a tow truck if the light had been red, rather than yellow) and starting the car back up some 20ish minutes later, no warning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733782, filed 2015-07, 8,000 miles“While driving in the highway, the car suddenly started shaking and having loud clunking rattling noise. The exhaust was spewing heavy white smoke. The car suddenly slowed and then stopped with drivetrain malfunction. We also got into an accident!”
NHTSA complaint #10704005, filed 2015-04, 6,500 miles“Engine motor mount sheared, allowing motor to interact with and bounce directly on the frame, and stressing the other connections and components. Dealer indicated this is a very common problem for this car model and is likely a design issue, and even had another example of a sheared mount on display in order to show others with the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11549149, filed 2023-10Related recalls
- 14V789000Dec 15, 2014BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured…Covers: MINI Cooper 2014–2015, Cooper S 2014–2015
Related service bulletins
- 11021120Jul 30, 2025The automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to 10…
- 11006765Aug 12, 2024For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been…
- 10206695Dec 1, 2021When the vehicle is on a lift and wheels are manually spun, a clanking noise is heard from the transmission area.
- 10190871Mar 1, 2021REPLACING THE CELL MODULE OF HIGHVOLTAGE BATTERY: During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.
- 10176383May 1, 2020TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All…
- 10163062Jun 1, 2019EGS FAULTS STORED AFTER AISIN TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. Due to hardware changes in the AISIN GA6F21AW or GA8F22AW transmissions.
- 10152680Nov 1, 2018"MANUAL TRANSMISSION - STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" (e.g., N-R, R-N, 2-3/3-2 or 4-5/5-4). Also, in some cases…
- 10143573May 1, 2018JCW ENGINE TUNING KIT - ENGINE LOSS OF POWER IN STOP-AND-GO DRIVING: The engine may lose power if the vehicle is decelerated, in gear, to a near stop and then accelerated again.
- 10134994Feb 1, 2018Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacement
- 10146662Apr 1, 2017?SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (DME). Due to an error in the OBD diagnostics of the DME software, a marginal catalytic convertor or post catalyst oxygen sensor may not be…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 17% |
| 2017 | 6 | 21% |
| 2016 | 6 | 21% |
| 2015 | 10 | 18% |
| 2014 | 8 | 24% |
| 2013 | 3 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 9 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 20 | 10% |
| 2005 | 25 | 7% |
| 2004 | 26 | 9% |
| 2003 | 89 | 28% |
| 2002 | 43 | 23% |
| 2001 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2014 MINI Cooper
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 MINI Cooper
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology