Issue ID | 905927 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10447208 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 05/02/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Took car into dealer and they said the power steering pump needs to replaced, which would cost $1050. 00 for parts and labor. Prior to taking it into dealer, the steering wheel locked up on several occasions, which caused me to use all my strength to get the car to steer. On february 5, 2012, the steering wheel locked up, i parked the car, and the power steering pump fan ran continuously until it drained the battery. I have read online that mini cooper owners are trying to get bmw to recall this defect, but they will not. I also read that nhtsa checked into this, but i do not know what the outcome was. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CAPE CORAL, FL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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