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Major Problems with MINI Cooper - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what MINI Cooper model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2005, for instance, is the worst year for the Cooper. Older Cooper vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst MINI Cooper Problems

AIR BAGS
2002 MINI Cooper April 27, 2004 Victims: 3 Mileage: 46000 miles

I just found this web site and after reading through the various issues other people are having with their mini, i decided i should also go ahead and share my issues as well. back in april of 2004, i was hit on the front passenger side by a honda accord traveling about 50 miles an hour and my airbags failed to deploy. i never had a check engine light or an airbag light for that matter but it's a scary thought not having your airbags deploy, especially at such a high speed of impact. i used to ...

AIR BAGS
2002 MINI Cooper September 30, 2013 Victims: 2 Mileage: 200350 miles

I was exiting from 35th street in newport news, va onto the warwick blvd off ramp in traffic, coasting with the brakes at about 5 mph, when i was rear ended by a navy operated flat nose school bus, which forced my vehicle into a late model chevy trailblazer. my air bags (front and side) did not deploy, and when i came to rest my seat back had reclined against my child's car seat (child was not in vehicle). the right rear unibody was creased due to the impact from the bus. i suffered neck, back, and spine trauma. the ...

AIR BAGS
2008 MINI Cooper March 5, 2015 Victims: 2 Mileage: 103300 miles

8;30 am three car intersection accident. traffic light controlled 4 way intersection, auto traveling south bound ran red light and collided with two cars traveling east bound through intersection at approx 35 mph.. 1st car impacted toyota mini van drivers side. force of accident so severe that it forced mini van into my auto. the mini van impacted my mini primarily into my drivers side door. all three vehicles had to be towed from scene of accident. my mini coopers drivers side door demolished. force of impact so great the it bent the frame underneath the drivers door 3-4 ...

What is the most common problem with MINI Cooper?

Overall the worst problem with MINI Cooper relates to STEERING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Cooper years that are prone to issues with these components.

STEERING 740 AIR BAGS 310 ENGINE 178 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 126 POWER TRAIN 103 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 93 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 59 WINDSHIELD 46 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 43 SEATS 43 PUMP 28 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 24 SEAT BELTS 20 ENGINE 19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 15 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14 SERVICE BRAKES 14 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14 BODY 12 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 12 EQUIPMENT 10 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 10 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 10 WHEELS 9 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 9 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 8 STRUCTURE 7 SUSPENSION 7 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 7 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 6 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5 EXHAUST SYSTEM 5 TIRES 5 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 5 FRONT PASSENGER 5 VISIBILITY 4 MECHANICAL 4 COOLING SYSTEM 4 LATCH 4 FRONTAL 4 FRONT 4 REAR 4 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 4 VISIBILITY/WIPER 4 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 3 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 3 WIRING 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 2 FAN 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2 INFLATOR MODULE 2 AIR CONDITIONER 1 DOOR 1 CALIPER 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 RECLINER 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 RACK 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 MOTOR 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 ELECTRICAL 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 HOOD 1 RIM 1 LATCH 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 COLUMN 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 DELIVERY 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1
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