Mini Cooper S owners have reported 679 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (239 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (193 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper S. While driving various speeds, the contact experienced intermittent power steering failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15v660000 (steering); however, Mini of marin (5880 paradise dr, corte madera, CA 94925, (415) 887-2194) Read details...
Loss of power steering on startup or at stop light. A message pops up indicating that the dynamic stability control is re-initializing and that steering may become difficult: drive carefully. The warning message usually appears shortly after the failure. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Mini cooper. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle began overheating and smoke began coming from hood of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the water pump was replaced. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper S. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost power steering ability without warning and became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering pump failed. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper S. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the steering failure worsened since December of 2017. Read details...