Issue ID | 826443 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10364186 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 27/08/10 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned; the failure lasted anywhere from a few minutes to 45 minutes. The failure occurred six times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where different steering parts were replaced (the contact was unsure of which parts). The failure continued. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000 and the current mileage was approximately 74,000. Updated 2/17/11 *cn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
Number of Occurences | 10 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MIAMI, FL |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33494TXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/03/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | SOUTH MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | 305-256-2200 |
Dealer's city | MIAMI |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 33157 |