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BMW of North America LLC has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations that it failed to disclose that certain MINI Cooper vehicles had transmission defects. If you have leased or owned a 2002-2006 MINI Hardtop or 2005-2008 MINI Convertible, you may be entitled to recover thousands of dollars or a reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses you incurred for replacing or repairing the transmission.
This MINI Cooper settlement will resolve three class action lawsuits (Aarons v. BMW of North America LLC, Bourne-Miller v. BMW of North America LLC, and Bonomo v. BMW of North America LLC) that allege BMW engaged in unfair and deceptive conduct, was unjustly enriched, and breached express and implied warranties by failing to disclose that certain MINI vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Automatic Transmissions (“CVT”) are defective and subject to premature transmission failure.
BMW denies the allegations but has agreed to provide refunds to consumers under a class action settlement that was preliminarily approved on Aug. 5, 2013.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the MINI Cooper settlement include all current and former owners and lessees within the United States of the following vehicles equipped with a CVT:
- 2002 through 2006 model year MINI Cooper (R50) (produced June 11, 2001 through Nov. 28, 2006); and
- 2005 through 2008 model year MINI Convertible (R52) (produced March 6, 2004 through July 31, 2008).
Potential Award
Class Members may be eligible for reimbursement of qualified out-of-pocket expenses incurred when replacing or repairing a CVT at an authorized MINI or BMW dealership or a third-party repair facility. The amount will be based on the time and mileage at the time of each repair/replacement.
Under the terms of the class action settlement, Class Members who had the CVT repaired or replaced at a MINI or BMW dealership will have a 3 year/500,000 mile parts warranty, inclusive of labor, from the date/mileage of the repair/replacement.
Class Members who sold their vehicle for $4,000 or less without repairing the CVT may be eligible to receive between $1,000 and $2,000.
Proof of Purchase
The only way to receive payment from the MINI Cooper class action settlement is to submit a Claim Form and required documentation online or by mail postmarked no later than April 2, 2014.
Address to submit a claim form (REQUIRED):
Aarons v. BMW of North America LLC
Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 43192
Providence, RI 02940-3912
Claims must be postmarked by: 4/2/14
Claim Form Deadline
4/2/2014
Case Name
Aarons, et al. v. BMW of North America LLC, Case No. 2:11-cv-07667-PSG-CW, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Final Hearing
4/28/2014
Settlement Website
www.MiniCVTSettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Aarons v. BMW of North America, LLC
P.O. Box 43192
Providence, RI 02940-3192
Class Counsel
HARKE CLASBY & BUSHMAN LLP
ASTIAGARRAGA DAVIS MULLINS & GROSSMAN PA
LAWRANCE A. CAPLAN PA
BLOOD HURST & O’REARDON LLP
BARON & BUDD PC
SEEGER WEISS LLP
WASSERMAN COMDEN CASSELMAN & ESENSTEN LLP
MAZIE SLATER KATZ & FREEMAN LLC
STRATEGIC LEGAL PRACTICES APC
CAPSTONE LAW APC
INITIATIVE LEGAL GROUP APC
Defense Counsel
Eric Y. Kizirian Esq.
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP
UPDATE: A misplaced objection to the MINI Cooper class action settlement has delayed the distribution of funds. Because the objection is similar to other objections already overruled by the judge, it is likely to be overruled as well. We will update readers when more information is available.
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133 thoughts onMINI Cooper Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
Same horrible story, Mini 09 and transmission worthless……BMW still scamming and creating tragedies…………………..Can it be stopped???
I have a 2012 mini Countryman with a bad transmission and cost of 8000.00 to replace a 6 speed manual trans. I was told by service person that these are common to go out around 75 to 80 thousand miles. Has anyone found if anyone has filed a class action? I now have a nice mini that should be worth approximately $12,000.00 or more but the mini dealer says $2000.00 since trans is out.
Bought an ’04 Mini in January.
It’s June, and sitting at the Mini dealership in need of a new transmission. Pissed!!!
I think there should be a second class action lawsuit filed against them.
Agreed. I just replaced my transmission! It is ridiculous
I think so too.
BMW should be made to redesign and make available a different transmission.
No wonder I see so many Minis in the junkyard without having been in an accident. Now I know the reason.
My daughter was just sold a 2008 from a dealership, not even a month later. Transmission went out. anything she can do? Furious they would sell her this car with this issue.
I am beyond mad! I have a 04 barely ever drive, now I need a transmission $9400. much more than what is worth! I feel cheated! They should not be allowed to sell them…..
I have a 2008 and had the transmission replaced for 8900 in 2014. I am beyond mad.
I have same issue. Have a 06 Cooper s that has a bad transmission. Car is now more expensive to fix than its worth.
I’m so upset about this mini that I can not talk! I replaced (5 speed tranny) 2 times in 2 eyes period! It’s outrageous!!!!!
This lawsuit is unfair as no one would even know that the lawsuit even existed. I have great issue that it is not an actual recall to fix the problem because my car has this problem and I now have a piece of junk.
I would truly like to talk to one of the lawyers who handled this suit and ask some questions.
I have same issue. I have an 06 mini that needs a new transmission. Car went from great to worthless I about a week.
I would as well, they should reopen. BMW has enough money scamming unsuspected consumers! ! The altimate driving machine my ass! $9,400 wow!