Electrical System Problems of Mini Cooper

Mini Cooper owners have reported 300 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (253 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mini Cooper

The Electrical System problem

The dealer refused to perform the required frm recall inspection and denied the recall without providing any of the federally required documentation. I was forced to pay out?of?pocket for the frm module replacement even though my VIN is listed under the safety recall.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Hello, yesterday afternoon I started my 2009 Mini Cooper and noted that my gauges suddenly failed. The tach dropped to zero. Suddenly I received a tire pressure warning light. I decided I would move the car to a more favorable location to look under the hood.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Air bag passenger light came on and stayed on. Windows down go up or down. Turn signals don�t work. Ac stop working. It blows out hot air in the front. A loud thud noise happens once in a while from the back. Sometimes won�t start like if the battery was dead.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to nick alexander Mini (6201 alameda st, los angeles, CA 90001) where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump, alternator, and radiator cooling fan failed and needed   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

I use my Mini Cooper the night before parking it at around 10:00pm the night of December 22nd, 2011. The next morning went to work as usual by mass transit. At around 8:00am I received a call from my neighbor telling me that my car was on fire.   Read details...




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