106 problems have been reported for the 2002 Mini Cooper S. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2002 Mini Cooper S. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering with 58 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (15 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering | |
| Air Bag | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Seats | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Structure | |
| Visibility | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Power Train | |
| Seat Belt |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2002 Mini Cooper S in the United States are 4 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mini Cooper S owners in the last 23 years is 106, and the age of the vehicle is 23, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 106 / 4 / 23 * 1000 = 1152.17.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mini Cooper S model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 Mini Cooper S in 2002.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mini Cooper S, the following table can be used to compare the 2002 Mini Cooper S with the Mini Cooper S from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 Cooper S is 106 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the Mini Cooper S is 106.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2025 Cooper S | |
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