Table 1 shows 13 common steering related problems of the 2004 Mini Cooper. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (82 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering failed (77 problems).
The contact owns a 2004 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v660000(steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. Read details...
Mini Cooper power steering pump failure. Vehicle was recently driven and was parked on the street. We started the vehicle and backed up to pull out of the parking spot. There was no power steering. We had to attempt to back up again to get off of the street and in to the parking spot. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Mini Cooper. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering electric pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...