Mini Cooper owners have reported 4 problems related to power steering light on (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mini Cooper based on all problems reported for the Cooper.
The contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed without warning while driving approximately 30 mph. The power steering warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. The steering wheel had to be turned with extreme force as smoke emitted from under the hood. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The fire initiated in the steering pump compartment. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 80,000.
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The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper. While driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,002.
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The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while reversing, the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the power steering electrical column, which would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
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