CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Mini Cooper has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 8 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (63 reports).
2002 Mini Cooper recalls
Loss of steering assist can make steering harder at low speed
Certain 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles, including 2005 Convertible models, may temporarily or permanently lose electro-hydraulic steering assistance.
Most common 2002 Mini Cooper problems
Problem areas named in the 187 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 63 |
| Power Train | 45 |
| Visibility | 29 |
| Air Bags | 26 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 6 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
What owners report
Driverside headlight assembly flickers everytime when you turn the key to position 1 with selector on off or auto. Flickers multiple times but doesn'tturn on unless I cycle the key on off until headlight does. This annoyance would reoccur the very next morning. Passenger headlight assembly doesn't have any issues.
I purchased the vehicle used with airbag light showing on the speedometer gauge cluster. Searched with vin for recalls but showed 0 unrepaired recalls. Tried clearing the light with my Launch CREADER BMW V2 scan tool. Light flashes a few times and goes away but immediately appears on the speedometer gauge cluster. This would happen everytime. Wires are intact with no signs of damages to all 3 wire connectors under the seat.
Unoccupied passenger side airbags; all front & backseat bags deployed after passenger side tires hit pothole on road. Pieces of interior, including decorative plastic, interior light covers were projected across cabin & hit me. I had no idea what had happened. Car shut off shortly after incident. It was night, I was sitting in middle of my lane, unable to start Mini. Good samaritans helped push it into parking lot while waiting for assistance. After 15 minutes, car started and was driven home. I had slight injuries from being hit by hard material projectiled across cabin. Very thankful I was the only occupant because if a passenger had been in the seat, they would have most definitely susta
MY MINI COOPER NEEDS RECALL WORK DONE. I AM IN BILLINGS, MT AND 392 MILES FROM THE CLOSEST CERTIFIED PLACE TO GET IT REPAIRED. I CAN'T TRAVEL THAT FAR IN A 2002 VEHICLE WITH HIGH MILES DURING A PANDEMIC. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN AND HAVE ISSUES THAT DO NOT ALLOW ME TO TRAVEL THAT FAR. I AM STUCK WITH A VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE A POTENTIAL STEERING ISSUE WITH NO WAY TO RESOLVE IT. I NOW CAN'T SELL THIS VEHICLE EITHER BECAUSE IT WOULD BE MORALLY WRONG TO PASS THIS PROBLEM ON TO A NEW OWNER. I CAN'T AFFORD THIS KIND OF SAFETY AND FINANCIAL PROBLEM. I NEED HELP TO GET THIS WORK DONE AND MINI COOPER CALLED ME AFTER MY INQUIRY AND SAID I AM BASICALLY OUT OF LUCK. THEY HAVE NO RESOLUTION FOR ME OR ANY OT
SO I BOUGHT A 2002 MINI COOPER LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND IT CURRENTLY HAS 74K MILES AND ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPOT AT THE GROCERY MY STEERING GOES COMPLETELY OUT WHILE I WAS TRYING TO TURN INTO MY SPOT AND RIPPED OFF A BLACK MOLDING THAT GOES OVER THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND A SIGNIFICANT DING AND SCRATCH.
2002 Mini Cooper questions
Does the 2002 Mini Cooper have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Mini Cooper: Loss of steering assist can make steering harder at low speed; Equipment:Other:Labels; Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mini Cooper?
Based on 187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (63), Power Train (45), Visibility (29).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Mini Cooper has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.