One problem related to steering column has been reported for the 2004 Mini Cooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Mini Cooper based on all problems reported for the 2004 Cooper.
While driving on i95 going around a curve, my steering column locked up. I was able to pull over to the shoulder. It has happened a few times but I was able to pull over and wasn't sure what to tell my mechanic since it was so random. This weekend as I drove through an intersection making a left turn, with my children in the car, it locked up after months of not recurring. I was able to stop in time before colliding with oncoming cars at the red light but it was very scary for all of us. I am appalled Mini has not issued a recall considering the precious lives that are at stake. I suppose it will take a fatality for someone to recall this defective part.