Issue ID | 903259 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10445041 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 17/01/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Power steering failed while car was being driven. Luckily the car was at low speed at the time and i was able to get to a safe stop by using brute force to steer the car. Power steering than reappeared intermittently over the next few days, finally failing completely. Mechanic says power steering pump failed and that it is a common problem with minis. Cost will be over $1200 to repair. It appears the issue is already being investigated by bmw, yet they have taken no action to recall or fix. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33432TXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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