2004 MINI Cooper S steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 215 complaints for the 2004 MINI Cooper S, 77% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 215 77% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 203 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 35 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 57 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 43 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 29 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 9 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 203 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
First incident: vehicle mileage 37004 (12/31/2009): 2004 mini cooper s was being driven on surface streets and power steering was lost without warning making the vehicle exquisitely difficult to turn. Upon arrival at a mechanic, the power steering pump was determined to be faulty and both the pump and fan were replaced. There were no accidents or injuries associated with this injury.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper s. While driving approximately 30 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the power steering pump failed and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 MINI Cooper S
- Electrical system 19 complaints