2005 MINI Cooper steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 280 complaints for the 2005 MINI Cooper, 64% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 280 64% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 267 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 59 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 74 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 58 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 31 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 267 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Following rear end impact, there was an engine compartment fire, which was later traced to the power steering pump. Terminals were burned off the pump, and alternator also failed as a result. Note: there was absolutely no collision damage to front end.
Was driving on nys thruway when I thought I'd gotten a flat tire due to sluggish steering now hours later and a little internet investigation I think it to be the power steering pump. This should be recalled asap before someone is killed.
Other problems reported for the 2005 MINI Cooper
- Air bags 41 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints