Table 1 shows two common visibility related problems of the 2002 Mini Cooper S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems | |
| Windshield problems |
Several, the air bag warning light has illuminated more then ten different times, each time it was repaired by the dealer (westchester BMW/westchester Mini) the last fix was after the normal warranty had expired and required much fuss to get it repaired for free. The power steering pump suddenly stopped working while driving on the highway. The radiator fan was replaced two times by me (car out of warranty) even though I complained to the dealer when the car was still quite new about the frequency of the fan motor's starting and stopping which will severely shorten the life of any electric motor. The windshield stress cracked while under warranty and was repaired. The windshield wiped motor has just failed during an incredible rainstorm.
The front windshield on my 2002 Mini Cooper S auto cracked suddenly (with a pop) while I was driving along the freeway, with no apparent cause--no impact site on the crack. The crack originates in the low/middle area of the windshield, goes up about 2 inches, then sneaks to the passenger side about 5 inches.