Issue ID | 874744 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10418302 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 30/07/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On multiple incidents, there is no indication leading up to the sudden loss of power steering. Intermittent loss of power steering to the point where the steering wheel is nearly impossible to turn or maneuver. Problem would occur during initial startup of the car, or after 15 mins of driving, or after 2-3 hours of driving. So far, on all occurrences, once the car is shut off and turned back on then power steering resumes. Took my car to mini of stevens creek on 8/8/11 and was quoted $180 for diagnostics, $848 for parts, $253 for labor. Mini has declined to honor a no-cost replacement. I need to find more reasonable price for repair as i cannot afford the quoted $1300 at the moment. I have yet to have this power steering problem fixed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEWARK, CA |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33484TXXXXXX |
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 | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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