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2004 Mini COOPER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	894612
Internal NHTSA #	10437787
Manufacurer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Brand	MINI
Model	COOPER
Model Year	2004
File date	10/11/11
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I am the original owner of a 2004 mini cooper s, now with a power steering problem. The power steering repeatedly fails for no detectable reason--this according to my mini/bmw mechanic. I drive the car for approximately 15 miles and the power steering fails. I shut the car off, let it cool and restart it. It returns to normal and then again fails after a few miles. The on-board computer records the failure, but does not explain it in a way that would suggest a solution. The car's computer reads: "fault stored: short circuit/open circuit at control unit." hence, my mechanic has no idea of how to fix it short of replacing the entire system which, as he says, is no guarantee that the problem will stop. As it is, the car is unsafe to drive, and i will no longer permit my wife to drive it. I do hope the nhtsa will look into this issue. I read online that allegedly is investigating the issue, and i would be happy to provide my mechanic's written evaluation if it would contribute to your research. The steering now fails each time i drive the automobile. Thank you for your attention. *kb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	63000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CATONSVILLE, MD
VIN pattern	WMWRE33424TXXXXXX
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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Mini COOPER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mini COOPER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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