2004 Bmw Mini Cooper problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (4)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2009-12-01 · SIB-16-02-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. in some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is
What owners report
2010-09-28 · Steering · 25,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper. the contact stated that in cold weather, the steering wheel was very tight, especially at low speeds. the vehicle was almost impossible to steer and made a really loud whining noise when the wheel was turned. the manufacturer stated that the failure was caused by the power steering fan. the vehicle had n…”
2010-07-27 · Steering · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper. while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, there was a complete loss of the power steering. the vehicle was driven with extreme difficulty when turning the steering wheel. the failure occurred intermittent at any speed rate being traveled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on fi…”
2010-04-13 · Steering · 115,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper s. the contact stated that the power steering failed while she was turning a corner at approximately 30 mph. the power steering continued to fail intermittently. the vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 115,000. the current mileage was approxima…”
2010-03-16 · Steering · 40,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper s. while the contact was driving approximately 45 mph there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road, and the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed normally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the technician was unable to du…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.