Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2004 Mini Cooper S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel Bolts problems |
Wheel bolts broke. Previously, I had three wheel bolts break during removal. Dealer and manufacturer denied warranty claim as result of pot hole. Recently, I had a wheel bolt break during installation. While using a torque wrench, the bolt broke before reaching the specified torque. The wheel bolts are fragile and failure in service could result in the loss of a wheel.
: the contact stated the lug bolts sheered while attempting to remove by hand on more than one wheel. The dealership replaced the hubs.