Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Mini / Cooper s
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007127640 MINI COOPER S 2003 The driver's side (power) window of my 2003 mini cooper s (50k mi) failed to operate properly while in an up position. this is something that proves
007127067 MINI COOPER S 2003 The power steering pump failed suddenly and unexpectedly (no warning) while driving, making the steering wheel significantly more difficult to turn
007126083 MINI COOPER S 2004 2004 MINI COOPER S POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE NOT YET REPLACED NO CONSEQUENCES YET BEYOND FRIGHTENING. *TR
007125760 MINI COOPER S 2006 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper s. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle squeaked when it drove over a bump. the dealer stated that the strut
007125554 MINI COOPER S 2004 Wheel bolts broke. previously, i had three wheel bolts break during removal. dealer and manufacturer denied warranty claim as result of pot hole.
007125516 MINI COOPER S 2006 My wife was driving our 2006 mini cooper s and the engine shut down in the middle of traffic. the dealership could not find any fault codes in the
007123867 MINI COOPER S 2004 Driving down road started to make a left turn and the power steering assist fails. i barely managed to keep car on the road. unbelievable difficult to
007121977 MINI COOPER S 2002 Significant and repeated electrical failures caused the car to randomly switch into eml mode, reducing engine output critically. when this happened
007121014 MINI COOPER S 2002 Took my car in for winding sound coming from motor. diagnosed as the alternator...they replaced it and sound was still present ...misdiagnosed and
007121013 MINI COOPER S 2002 Took my car in for winding sound coming from motor. diagnosed as the alternator...they replaced it and sound was still present ...misdiagnosed and
007121012 MINI COOPER S 2002 Took my car in for winding sound coming from motor. diagnosed as the alternator...they replaced it and sound was still present ...misdiagnosed and
004119501 MINI COOPER S 2002 The exhaust pipe on the 2002 mini cooper s i have is centrally located in the back of the bumper. the car is a hatch back, and i've ruined a couple
007117002 MINI COOPER S 2004 1) no significant event leading up to failure 2) power steering pump failure, no steering ability in vehicle 3) no correction known for sudden loss
007114294 MINI COOPER S 2006 Purchased a 2007 mini cooper in april of this year, and there are two issues they refuse to look at or fix: 1. the speedometer registers 7% faster
007113237 MINI COOPER S 2006 I have a 2006 mini cooper john cooper wroks gp. the dsc (directional stability control), low tire warning light, and abs (anti lock braking) warning
007113236 MINI COOPER S 2006 I have a 2006 mini cooper john cooper wroks gp. the dsc (directional stability control), low tire warning light, and abs (anti lock braking) warning
007113022 MINI COOPER S 2003 SUDDEN AND INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE MAINTAINING CONTROL OF VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR. *TR
007112896 MINI COOPER S 2003 We have a 2003 mini cooper s that spontaneously caught on fire today. i was driving about 40 mph when i smelled something and the power steering just
007112895 MINI COOPER S 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mini cooper s. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle caught fire. the contact pulled over and doused the vehicle with a
007112702 MINI COOPER S 2003 2003 mini cooper s. both windows are stuck and do not work. had both motors replaced under warranty. windows have failed again and now the car's
006110767 MINI COOPER S 2003 Parking the vehicle after a 35 mi commute to work with the ignition was turned off the electro hydraulic steering pump continued to run. the only way
007110704 MINI COOPER S 2003 Power steering failure and soon after electrical smelling smoke started to come out from under the hood. upon inspection at the dealership some of the
007109749 MINI COOPER S 2006 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper s. the contact stated that the passenger side seat would not lock into the upright position. the dealer has
007107619 MINI COOPER S 2006 Back in late september 2006 i purchased a 06 mini cooper s (dealers demo with 380 miles). the week after i got it, i noticed that it pulled hard to
007103764 MINI COOPER S 2006 Overnight a stress fracture appeared on the drivers side lower windshield. temperatures were around 60 f so would not have contributed. there was a
006102701 MINI COOPER S 2006 I have had a second stress fracture in my front windshield in the past 6 months and mini usa does not want to take responsibility. they know that they
007102583 MINI COOPER S 2002 Several, the air bag warning light has illuminated more then ten different times, each time it was repaired by the dealer (westchester bmw/westchester
007102582 MINI COOPER S 2002 Several, the air bag warning light has illuminated more then ten different times, each time it was repaired by the dealer (westchester bmw/westchester
007102581 MINI COOPER S 2002 Several, the air bag warning light has illuminated more then ten different times, each time it was repaired by the dealer (westchester bmw/westchester
007102580 MINI COOPER S 2002 Several, the air bag warning light has illuminated more then ten different times, each time it was repaired by the dealer (westchester bmw/westchester
007102386 MINI COOPER S 2003 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD CRACK. *JB
007100202 MINI COOPER S 2006 As the clutch was engaged there was a grinding and slipping noise that developed from full stops. this usually only happened when trying to
003099402 MINI COOPER S 2003 THE WINDSHIELD OF MY 2003 MINI COOPER S HAD THREE SIGNIFICANT CRACKS AND MULTIPLE CHIPS WITHIN A YEAR OF OWNERSHIP.*AK
005097627 MINI COOPER S 2002 Our mini burned to the ground. it had only been driven 20 miles and was parked when it happened. after a forensic specialist was hired by the
005097626 MINI COOPER S 2002 Our mini burned to the ground. it had only been driven 20 miles and was parked when it happened. after a forensic specialist was hired by the
901094100 MINI COOPER S 2006 BUZZING NOISE ONCE CAR HITS 90 MILES PER HOUR**CC *JB
007091112 MINI COOPER S 2003 Parked vehicle outside grocery store. returned after <5 minutes to find smoke pouring from the hood. opened hood to determine cause and smelt
006090975 MINI COOPER S 2006 A BUZZING NOISE ONCE I GET TO 90 MILES PER HOUR. I CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *JB
006088442 MINI COOPER S 2006 Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the windshield sustained a small, hairline fracture. the vehicle was
006087467 MINI COOPER S 2004 The steering failed on my 2004 mini cooper s with 84k mile. the power steering fan failed causing the power steering pump to burn out. this problem
006086421 MINI COOPER S 2006 The plastic gas tank of the 2006 mini cooper was punctured by debris on rt 3 near chelmsford, massachusetts. several gallons of gasoline were lost
006086420 MINI COOPER S 2006 The plastic gas tank of the 2006 mini cooper was punctured by debris on rt 3 near chelmsford, massachusetts. several gallons of gasoline were lost
006085682 MINI COOPER S 2002 The front windshield on my 2002 mini cooper s auto cracked suddenly (with a pop) while i was driving along the freeway, with no apparent cause--no
006085502 MINI COOPER S 2005 (1) i recently traded my 2003 mini cooper in for a 2005 mini cooper s at a private dealership. (2) upon inspecting the 2005 cooper s, i noticed that
006085501 MINI COOPER S 2005 (1) i recently traded my 2003 mini cooper in for a 2005 mini cooper s at a private dealership. (2) upon inspecting the 2005 cooper s, i noticed that
006084827 MINI COOPER S 2005 Sudden stress crack appeared directly behind rear view mirror. no rock chip or other impact evidence. we'd just gone from cool (mid 50's ) to record
006084141 MINI COOPER S 2006 Cracked windshield with no identifiable impact marks. located just behind and to the left (if sitting in the driver's seat) of the rear view mirror.
006083281 MINI COOPER S 2004 DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LUG BOLTS SHEERED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE BY HAND ON MORE THAN ONE WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HUBS.
006082186 MINI COOPER S 2002 Power steering pump failed. replacement was required at 48,000 miles. viewing the mini owners website revealed many similar situations where the pump
006081881 MINI COOPER S 2006 I was driving my brand new mini cooper s, home from the dealership on the interstate, i was cut off by a speeding car when i was trying to change
006080746 MINI COOPER S 2006 More of a comment rather than a complaint. you have omitted mini cooper from your drop down menu selection of vehicle makes. these vehicles are
006079983 MINI COOPER S 2006 After a ride in my 2006 mini cooper, i reached into the back (hatchback) to get out my bag and burned my leg on the exhaust pipe. bmw/mini said that
006078739 MINI COOPER S 2003 After reading internet forums regarding the mini cooper cars. i learned of a recurring problem with the front strut towers deforming under regular
006076912 MINI COOPER S 2006 I was traveling on the highway at the recommended speed of 65 mph with more than sufficient space between my car and the car in front of me and a
006071345 MINI COOPER S 2006 I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT TODAY BUT WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT CONTACTED WITH MY INFORMATION. THANK YOU. *JB
006071304 MINI COOPER S 2006 I started leasing my mini cooper in 11/2005. i had leased cars with mitsubushi prior to this for 8 years with no problems. recently, i was coming
006071016 MINI COOPER S 2006 Mini cooper, mini cooper s and convertibles, dating 2002-2006. glass pits and cracks easily. each time this happens, mini is not claiming the glass
006068918 MINI COOPER S 2006 Dear officer, i would like to compliant about a defective 2006 mini cooper windshield problem. i have a brand new 2006 mini cooper for about 4
006066842 MINI COOPER S 2003 Rust is developing on the sheet metal on both the driver side and passenger side body frame covered by the rubber door seal. this rust is in an area
004066140 MINI COOPER S 2004 Dt*: the contact stated the windshield has been replaced three times within 1 year of purchase . on may 24, 2006, while driving a small object
006064774 MINI COOPER S 2004 My 2004 mini cooper s, delivered in june of '04, having @ 20,000 miles on the odometer, is now on its third windshield all due to stress cracks. the
006063920 MINI COOPER S 2006 WINDSHIELD CRACK APPEARED OVER NIGHT. *NM
004059716 MINI COOPER S 2003 One morning driving about 100 mph going up to ct i pay a toll take off the car hesitates in first gear then goes ok about a 2 miles from the toll i am
006057895 MINI COOPER S 2006 Brand new mini cooper convertible (1 week old). i was driving on a freeway in the left most lane. while i was checking the possibility to change to
006055901 MINI COOPER S 2003 Just driving along on a straight smooth road at 40 mph when the lower rear control arm broke clean in half nearly causing me to lose control of the
006054902 MINI COOPER S 2003 On 1/26/06 i took my car into tuffy auto to have the tires rotated, at the time the mechanic told me that the right rear lower control arm had a crack
005054448 MINI COOPER S 2006 Dt*: the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper model s. three days after purchase at 130 miles the vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed while
005054447 MINI COOPER S 2006 Dt*: the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper model s. three days after purchase at 130 miles the vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed while
005054446 MINI COOPER S 2006 Dt*: the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper model s. three days after purchase at 130 miles the vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed while
005044132 MINI COOPER S 2003 1) grinding noise was heard from right rear corner of the car while braking. 2) upon inspection, it was found that the right rear brake pads had
005031106 MINI COOPER S 2003 While pulling into the parking garage at work, the rear of my mini cooper s made a noise. the control arm on the right, rear suspension broke.
005020498 MINI COOPER S 2004 My 2004 mini cooper s had been parked, untouched, in my driveway for 2 days. i got in it last night and first thing i noticed was a verticla crack in
005016257 MINI COOPER S 2004 Cracked windshield on a mini. crack extends from right edge and goes towards center and then turns up towards roof - crack about 12" long. no stone
004011286 MINI COOPER S 2003 WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT BEING STRUCK BY OBJECT.*AK
005009530 MINI COOPER S 2004 On march 5, 2005, a 2 inch x 2 inch l shaped crack was first developed at the mid bottom section of the windshield of my 2004 mini cooper s. the short
005009529 MINI COOPER S 2004 On march 5, 2005, a 2 inch x 2 inch l shaped crack was first developed at the mid bottom section of the windshield of my 2004 mini cooper s. the short
004001441 MINI COOPER S 2003 Complete failure of the internal controller area network, resulting in blown electronics, service engine soon light, abs light, dsc light and air bag
004001440 MINI COOPER S 2003 Complete failure of the internal controller area network, resulting in blown electronics, service engine soon light, abs light, dsc light and air bag
005001228 MINI COOPER S 2003 Airbag light went on which indicates the airbag is not functioning. have taken the car to the dealership three times already to have this fixed. will
004314220 MINI COOPER S 2003 Vehicle will sometimes stall without warning. vehicle has the latest version of engine controller software that has corrections for stalling. dealer
004314217 MINI COOPER S 2003 DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WILL LOCK UP AND NOT MOVE, MOTOR AND REGULATOR REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
004314216 MINI COOPER S 2003 Dynamic stabilty control, abs and flat tire warning lights illuminated intermitently when starting vehicle and do not go away unless vehicle is
004314215 MINI COOPER S 2003 Dynamic stabilty control, abs and flat tire warning lights illuminated intermitently when starting vehicle and do not go away unless vehicle is
003314214 MINI COOPER S 2003 Dynamic stabilty control, flat tire and abs lights come on while driving. dealer has replaced dynamic stabilty control module, part 34 51 6 765 289
003314213 MINI COOPER S 2003 Dynamic stabilty control, flat tire and abs lights come on while driving. dealer has replaced dynamic stabilty control module, part 34 51 6 765 289
004314210 MINI COOPER S 2003 AIR BAG LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING.*AK
003308962 MINI COOPER S 2003 Upon entering the vehicle doors froze. once getting in the vehicle one cannot get out or once out cannot get in. contacted the dealer. however, the
004304353 MINI COOPER S 2003 While driving vehicle 20 minutes with no problems the vehicle stalled, the check engine light came on, and within seconds there was fire through the
004293449 MINI COOPER S 2003 Was driving down a 2-lane curvy road at night, dry weather, 75 f at 30 mph when car began to whine whenever steering wheel was turned. as i
004292744 MINI COOPER S 2004 First occasion - windsheild cracked adjacent to vin # location. seperated from vehicle body. dealership replaced but took 5 to 6 weeks. excuse was
004292231 MINI COOPER S 2004 Our minicoopers, 2004, received a very small chip. the next morning half of our windshield cracked from this chip. my husband spoke with steve, a mini
003270080 MINI COOPER S 2003 I own a 2003 mini cooper s and like many other owners of minis, my windshield is cracked in two different places. i do believe mini should come up
004268183 MINI COOPER S 2003 Bmw mini coopers have defective windshields that crack repeatedly without any type of impact. the glass cracks due to stress or temp. changes. not
004267896 MINI COOPER S 2003 LARGE WINDSHIELD CRACK SUDDENLY APPEARED WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF ANY IMPACT TO THE WINDSHIELD. *AK
004265818 MINI COOPER S 2004 04 mini cooper s had a crack in windshield of unknown origin (probably stress). had fixed 2 weeks ago under warrantly. new crack has developed already
004265122 MINI COOPER S 2003 WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS DUE TO PREMATURE PITTING, CHIPPING, AND CRACKING. MANY OTHER MINI COOPER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM. *AK
003265111 MINI COOPER S 2003 My 2003 mini cooper's windshield cracked shortly after i took delivery of the new car. it was never hit by a rock, and many other mini cooper owners
004263322 MINI COOPER S 2003 Windshield in mini coopers are to soft. i am fixing to have my second windshield installed. just had one replaced in august. a rock hit the
004261307 MINI COOPER S 2003 2004 MINI COOPER S WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM 1/32 INCH "PIT"...ONLY 3,100 MILES ON CAR.*AK
004261305 MINI COOPER S 2003 WINDSHIELD, CRACKED , FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK
004261291 MINI COOPER S 2003 Mini cooper s 2003 model purchased september 27, 2003 has developed a windshield crack near lower edge at center. many mini owners have experienced a
004260594 MINI COOPER S 2003 A 1" long vertical fissure (crack) just appeared overnight on my 2003 mini cooper s while vehicle was in a single car garage (and i don't have kids or
004260414 MINI COOPER S 2003 Windshield cracked in lower center. dealer claimed the crack was caused by a small chip in the glass. i could not see any chip in the galss.*ak
003254241 MINI COOPER S 2003 Driver's side electric window would not open for 18 hours. this occurred after a heavy rain storm and did not clear until after a 20 minute drive the
003251834 MINI COOPER S 2003 Windshield cracked three days after purchase. i don't remember any stone damage being done. when i washed my car (hot day), a crack developed in the
003250869 MINI COOPER S 2003 My 2003 mini cooper s, upon acceleration, experiences an excessive loss of power that has put me in the position of nearly being hit by oncoming
003249437 MINI COOPER S 2003 2003 mini cooper s purchased new; at approx 4500 miles 6-inch crack appeared overnight in lower right corner of windshield. vehicle was parked at the
003248744 MINI COOPER S 2003 Below is a quote of another person,i am experiencing similar problems except for "total loss of power" which has not happened to me. also, the
003246700 MINI COOPER S 2003 Mini cooper s has severe hesitation when starting from a standing start. the problem is unrelated to throttle or clutch pedal position. car bogs for a
003244847 MINI COOPER S 2003 The windshield on my 2004 mini cooper s just got a stress crack today. this has been a problem since the minis introduction and was supposedly fixed
003244455 MINI COOPER S 2003 Engine power loss starting off in 1st gear. when stating from a complete stop in 1st gear the car will hesitate for aprox. 2-3 seconds before the
003244454 MINI COOPER S 2003 Engine power loss starting off in 1st gear. when stating from a complete stop in 1st gear the car will hesitate for aprox. 2-3 seconds before the
003243795 MINI COOPER S 2003 CAR LOSES POWER SUDDENLY AND LURCHES IN FIRST GEAR WHEN MOVING OFF FROM A STANDING START. *LA
003243763 MINI COOPER S 2003 VEHICLE HESITATES (STIMBLES) UPON ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A SERIOUS SAFTEY CONCERN. ALSO, THE VEHICLE YO-YOS UPON DECELERATION. *LA
002240201 MINI COOPER S 2003 Consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. the vehicle that rear ended consumer's vehicle pushed it into the vehicle that was parked in
003238720 MINI COOPER S 2003 EXCESSIVE PITTING ON WINDSHIELD ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. *JB
003238591 MINI COOPER S 2003 The front windsheild cracked, extremely small chips on windsheild. crack appears when car is parked for a week. i had huge rocks landed on my
003237629 MINI COOPER S 2003 While consumer stopped at a traffic light another driver pointed out that rear axle had snapped from vehicle. consumer had the vehicle towed to the
003236678 MINI COOPER S 2003 Cracked windshield lower left corner of one week old car. crack appeared while vehicle was parked in a parking lot. long beach mini dealer claims rock
003236181 MINI COOPER S 2003 "2003 mini cooper s automobile experiences a noticeable and significant stumble when engaging first gear and accelerating from a stopped position. the
003235533 MINI COOPER S 2003 Purchased new vehicle (delivery date below). vehicle has serious lurch and power loss in 1st gear, particulary w/ ac running. this poses significant
003234239 MINI COOPER S 2003 2003 mini cooper s. there is a "stumble" when starting off in first gear. the car seems to lose power and lurch momentarily. no combination of clutch
003234236 MINI COOPER S 2003 New mini cooper s automobile (purchased in june of 2003) experiences a noticeable and significant stumble when engaging first gear and accelerating
003233338 MINI COOPER S 2003 Windshield bullseye produced by very insignificant stone from roadway. was shocked to see damage result from such a minor impact. appears to be a
0000223457 MINI COOPER S 2003 Consumer called complaining about the windshield. also, stated that this will be the third windshield. manufacturer was contacted, and stated that
003222118 MINI COOPER S 2003 WINDSHIELD CRACKED
003217611 MINI COOPER S 2003 Consumer called complaining abot the air bags in the vehicle. also stated that while driving the vehicle the side air bag in the drivers side deploy
002212556 MINI COOPER S 2003 THERE WERE TWO CHIPS AND A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. *JB
003231169 MINI COOPER S 2003 My april build 2003 mini cooper s experiences sudden momentary engine power losses, causing the car to violenty jerk during initial acceleration.
003230736 MINI COOPER S 2003 Numerous windsheild chips in less than 12,000 miles. i have never had a vehicle with a windshield that chips so easily. the smallest of debris will
003230684 MINI COOPER S 2003 My april build 2003 mini cooper s experiences sudden momentary engine power losses, causing the car to violenty jerk during initial acceleration.
003230251 MINI COOPER S 2003 Numerous windsheild chips in less than 12,000 miles. i have never had a vehicle with a windshield that chips so easily. the smallest of debris will
003228462 MINI COOPER S 2003 The windshield on my 2003 mini copper s cracked right down the center when i sprayed it with a hose while washing it. this was not a high pressure
003227977 MINI COOPER S 2003 The windshield on my 2003 mini copper s cracked right down the center when i sprayed it with a hose while washing it. this was not a high pressure
003225506 MINI COOPER S 2003 Windshield cracked at 3 months usage and 4,000 miles on the car. i know this to be an inherent problem with the cooper and cooper s as i have
003218093 MINI COOPER S 2003 Consumer called complaining abot the air bags in the vehicle. also stated that while driving the vehicle the side air bag in the drivers side deploy
003216473 MINI COOPER S 2003 Cracked windhsield on mini cooper s. one of probably thousands suffered by min owners owing to the glass being too thin and the windshield too
002213036 MINI COOPER S 2003 THERE WERE TWO CHIPS AND A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. *JB
002183885 MINI COOPER S 2003 While traveling about 60mph on highway, consumer heard a noise from the right rear tire. he was able to pull over to the shoulders. tire tread
002179646 MINI COOPER S 2003 At 65mph rear driver's side tire tread started to separate causing a blowout out. this could have caused a vehicle crash. size 22517r16, dot unknown
000130756 MINI COOPER S 2003 Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a noise. she was able to pull over onto the shoulder, and noticed that right
000130749 MINI COOPER S 2003 Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a noise. she was able to pull over onto the shoulder, and noticed that right

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