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Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • Clutch May Wear Prematurely

    There are reports of premature clutch wear on cars equipped with manual transmissions. Clutch replacement on these vehicles can be quite costly.

  • Electric Door Locks May Malfunction

    There are reports of the electric door locks malfunctioning.

  • Service Recommend for "Sealed For Life" Transmissions

    Failure of the automatic transmission is common. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as "sealed for life," our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved Mini/BMW fluid. Our technicians recommend thorough troubleshooting before replacing the transmission because programming procedures can affect how the transmission shifts and there is a special procedure to refill the transmission

  • Electric Power Steering Pump May Fail

    Minis have an electric power steering pump that is prone to failure. When replacing the pump, our technicians advise inspecting the cooling fan because it is often the cause of the failure of the pump.

  • Clutch May Wear Prematurely

    There are reports of premature clutch wear on cars equipped with manual transmissions. Clutch replacement on these vehicles can be quite costly.

  • Electric Power Steering Pump May Fail

    Minis have an electric power steering pump that is prone to failure. When replacing the pump, our technicians advise inspecting the cooling fan because it is often the cause of the failure of the pump.

  • Electric Door Locks May Malfunction

    There are reports of the electric door locks malfunctioning.

  • Service Recommend for "Sealed For Life" Transmissions

    Failure of the automatic transmission is common. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as "sealed for life," our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved Mini/BMW fluid. Our technicians recommend thorough troubleshooting before replacing the transmission because programming procedures can affect how the transmission shifts and there is a special procedure to refill the transmission.

2003 Questions and Answers

Related Questions

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    2003 MINI COOPER, 100, 000 MILES

    related to general, owners-manual

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  • Mini Cooper How To Fix A Front Washer Tank That Leaks?

    2003 MINI COOPER, 60, 000 MILES

    related to body, windshield, washer, pump-motor

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  • Mini Cooper When I Drive 30mph Or Above There Is A Humming Noise

    2003 MINI COOPER

    related to general, noises, hum

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    2003 MINI COOPER, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 73, 000 MILES

    related to general, owners-manual

    I have been told and read in the owner's manual that I must use premium gasoline in my Mini. Is that true or can I use regular grade? A while back I heard the "Car Guys" tell one of their call..

  • Mini Cooper Mini Seat Problem

    MINI COOPER

    related to interior, seat

    I have a 2003 Mini and the drivers seat was laid back and now it will not come forward - the release lever on the right side of the seat won't release the seat. If you pull the lever on the left ..

2003 Maintenance and Repair