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Problems with 2005 MINI Cooper WHEELS

On average, the 2005 MINI Cooper starts to “feel” problems with the WHEELS and its various aspects after 120 000 miles.

Components Affected by WHEELS Issues

We have classified the 1 complaints from 2005 MINI Cooper about WHEELS into the following categories.

LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 RIM 1

Recently reported WHEELS problems on 2005 MINI Cooper

I reported a few months ago that my power steering had failed. it is a 2005 mini cooper, and some 2002-2005 mini coopers were effected, but supposedly not my mini with my vin number. the recall had ended in february 2005 and my car was manufactured in april 2005. however i believe that bmw (makers of mini cooper) were using faulty power steering units after february 2005. my car has low miles, i am the original owner and i take pristine care of my mini. as a result, i hit a curb and had to have the front left tire changed. the weather was clear, no rain and my tires are all just about brand new run flat tires. the range of mini coopers affected needs to increased. this is obviously a problem and bmw (makers of mini cooper) seem to not take it seriously. my power steering is a major safety issue and needs to be addressed asap

(1) events: driving long distance, after approximately 4 hours i noticed that the left front wheel was making clunking noises. i slowed down, and the noise got worse. eventually, i slowed down, pulled over, and the car keeps bouncing up and down, and then after i stopped it would not move forward anymore. (2) failure: lost 3 out of 4 lug bolts on the left front wheel, as a result, the left front wheel is almost falling off of the car. the left front rim was also bent. (3) called bmw roadside assistance, towed the car to the nearest dealer, and the dealer replaced 3 of 4 lug bolts and also replaced the bent rim. *jb

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