CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Mini Cooper has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 282 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 9 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (247 reports).
2004 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 2004 Mini Cooper problems
Problem areas named in the 282 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 247 |
| Power Train | 27 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Visibility | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2004 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V660000(STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure, causing the driver to lose control of the steering and drive off the road. The exact cause of the failure was not determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1
Mini felt like it was getting pushed by the wind . Realized wasn't wind Mini loss of completely all functions of steering wheel. On super busy highway. Devine intervention Was in far left car went left to right lanes then hit median gaurd rail spun around Finally got it to stop. Never Hitting and hurting anyone around me. Nobody hit me. Car is totalled ! Still at tow place. I saw my life flash as cars were zooming by me. Someone should be held responsible for my car and almost my life. Called out of work can't move upper body that well.
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 MINI COOPER HOME TRAVELING UPHILL ON A STEEP PAVED MOUNTAIN ROADWAY TRAVELING A MAXIMUM OF 15 MPH WHEN FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY; STRUCK A TREE WITH ITS LEFT FRONT AND BURST INTO AN EXPLODING FIRE KILLING MY WIFE WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO ESCAPE THE BURNING VEHICLE. THE NC STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AND DEATH. THEY DO NOT KNOW YET WHETHER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE PRIOR TO STRIKING THE TREE BUT, FEEL THE FIRE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE VEHICLE STRIKING THE TREE AT A LOW IMPACT AND SPEED. NC MV ACCIDENT REPORT#[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
MAINLY WHILE COLD AND AT LOW SPEED'S THE WHEEL SUDDENLY BECOMES VERY HARD TO TURN AND I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC BUT IT'S A FAULTY HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING PROBLEM
VERY HARD TO TURN STEERING WHEEL AT TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING SLOWLY; COMING TO A TURN AT A LIGHT, BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, ETC.
2004 Mini Cooper questions
Does the 2004 Mini Cooper have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Mini Cooper: Loss of steering assist can make steering harder at low speed; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mini Cooper?
Based on 282 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (247), Power Train (27), Electrical System (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.