Mini Cooper Convertible owners have reported 92 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Noise problems |
Power steering pump grinding. This was a recall on the 2002-2005 model but not the 2006. The same issue is happening with this car that happened with the recall vehicles and I would expect BMW to fix this problem. Thanks Read details...
Power steering failed and was unable to steer car. Power steering fluid was full. Inspected at garage and mechanic said there was no clear reason as to why the steering had failed. Did get some steering ability back but am worried it will happen again. Read details...
Power steering pump stop working while driving turning in a city street Read details...
The contact owned a 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph after exiting his driveway, he suddenly lost power steering without warning. As a result of the failure, the contact lost complete control of the vehicle as the vehicle veered off the road and into a Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that the steering unit failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering fan and steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. Read details...