Mini Cooper owners have reported 1 problem related to steering rack (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.
Failure of steering gear assembly resulting in replacement of assembly 3x. Failure resulted in more difficulty turning steering wheel and creaking noise emitting from underside of car. Dealer stated there was a TSB on this issue. 1st instance 7/8/04 @32,297 miles, 2nd instance 3/2/05 @48,551 miles, 3rd instance 7/25/05 @59,112 miles. All failures occurred between July 2004 and July 2005. Old part kept by dealership.
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