Mini Cooper S Convertible owners have reported 45 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle became extremely difficult to steer without warning. The contact managed to drive home. Mini of st. Louis (40 sunnen dr, maplewood, mo 63143, (314) 644-6464) stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed and Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, it was difficult to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated that the power steering assist function failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible. The contact stated that the electric power steering was faulty. Mini of loveland (4055 byrd dr, loveland, CO 80538, (970) 292-5020) was notified of the failure, but a diagnostic appointment was not scheduled. Read details...
My daughter experienced complete power steering failure while she was driving her Mini cooper, nearly causing a collision with an oncoming vehicle. I drove the car afterward and could not believe how hard it was to steer the car (compared to a manual steering vehicle). Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible. The contact observed fluid leaking from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Read details...