There are no safety recalls for the 2001 MINI Cooper, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 MINI Cooper problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
- Power Train › Driveline — 1
- Suspension › Rear › Springs — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 MINI Cooper complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · reported Jan 22, 2008
My 2001 330i with 110,000 miles on it abruptly stopped going in reverse. One day it was fine and running normally and the next day when I went to back out of my garage it would not go in reverse. I recently sold my old car and bought a bmw for the "reliability" and to get a high value car, instead I have a money pit that I can not afford to fix and now needs a $6,100 transmission. Wish I had kept my old car.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 75,000 miles · reported Jan 14, 2008
2001 bmw x5- I've owned the mentioned vehicle for 3 yrs. And AM unable to drive it the winter due to door will not close because latching mech freezes and will not close until door thaws out. It's been to bmw dealership and says it's a faulty carrier on these 2000-2001 bmw will not honor this potentially dangerous situation my driving with the door open and having to hold it somewhat closed after getting in !! It's a widespread problem according to the dealership. You may read about this on the bmw website -www.roadfly.com and search the archives of this problem. They want close 800.00 to fix…
Suspension · at 39,800 miles · reported Apr 30, 2007
Bmw 2001 325xi rear coil failure. Coil failed one coil up from bottom. Evidence of fatigue crack-shiny area with ductile area from final load failure. Evidence of additional small starting crack. External surface coating failed at point of contact with lower support rusted.
Power Train · at 66,123 miles · reported Apr 2, 2007
2001 bmw x5 4.4i with only 66k mls has transmission oil leak at front shaft seal to torque converter causes car to stall out from loss of transmission power due to loss of lubrication,excessive heat and transmission failure when accelerating
Power Train · at 80,000 miles · reported Mar 27, 2007
On march 16th 2007 I brought my vehicle to the dealer to evaluate a faint clicking noise that I determined to be a clamp on the front differential boot hitting the suspension frame. The dealer stated there was no problem and indicated it was probably tire noise. I persisted that the noise was not normal and asked if they would put the car on the lift so I could show them the problem. The left-hand engine support bolts had apparently been backing out causing the engine to shift to the left. The threads of the bolts were not damaged and the technician indicated that they may not have been…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 MINI Cooper have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 MINI Cooper as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 MINI Cooper?
Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 miles.
Are MINI recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized MINI dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.