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US recalls (2)
Steering: electric power assist system
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 10, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLAT TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTLY PROGRAMMED. IN THE EVENT OF A FLAT TIRE, AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL WILL NOT SOUND TO ALERT THE DRIVER TO A FLAT TIRE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: DUE TO THE LACK OF AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF A FLAT TIRE, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S SOFTWARE IN ORDER TO ACTUATE THE FLAT TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM'S AUDIBLE SIGNAL. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MINI CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-866-275-6464.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Steering
2012-01-30 · campaign 2012-029
On certain vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering pump could fail temporarily or permanently due to problems with the electronics that control the function of the pump, a failure of the pump cooling fan, or a loss of power to the pump. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. Nevertheless, a loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: The electro-hydraulic power steering pump, as well as the pump cooling fan, will be subject to special extended warranty coverage of 12 years or 200,000 km from first in-service date of the vehicle.
Other
2004-07-13 · campaign 2004-243 · 167 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the flat tire monitoring system's programming could contain a defect. Specifically, an audible signal (single gong) that is used, in part, to alert the driver to a flat tire, has not been correctly programmed. In the event of a flat tire, the audible signal will not sound. Also, the system's indicator lamp will illuminate, but contrary to the description in the Owner's Manual will not flash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster.
Owner complaints (282)
Owners filed 282 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 MINI Cooper (5 crashes, 9 fires, 1 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 26 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 47).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 238 | |
| Power train | 26 | |
| Electrical system | 15 | |
| Visibility | 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 MINI Cooper.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 MINI Cooper w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 MINI Cooper version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Cooper 1.6 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Cooper 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,950 |
| Cooper S 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
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