Table 1 shows twelve common steering related problems of the 2004 Mini Cooper S. The number one most common problem is related to the power steering failed (82 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (56 problems).
The power steering system failed. It appears to be an electrical issue because once I restarted the vehicle the power steering system returned to normal. I almost ran into a parked car because I could not turn without a lot of effort. Read details...
Was driving car on 18 July 2020 and power steering quit working and made steering difficult, also coolant fan,low speed and high speed stopped working same time as power steering quit. The asc light came on and it will not turn off. No blown fuses in engine compartment or by drivers kick panel. Read details...
I was driving my daughter to school when it first happened, the wheel got so tight and I hit the curb. Thank god I was in a school zone and therefore I was driving slow. After that, I noticed that same day that my battery was drained when I was leaving from work. Read details...