Issue ID | 913169 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10452927 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 25/03/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My power steering went out today while driving. It was one of the most scary experiences i have ever had. I adore my little car, but today it made me so scared i am not sure i am ok driving her any more. While driving on a local road, i noticed than my steering wheel was very stiff. I started to turn into the left-turn lane and could barely do it, then tried to turn left and almost hit the cars around me because i had to use all of my strength to make the turn. My power steering went without any warning, none. I have never experienced something like this before, i had no idea what was happening. I immediately looked online when i got home to learn more about what happened and how much this repair will cost and was amazed and very disappointed to see so many similar accounts by other 2004 cooper owners. I feel lucky after reading others stories that it happened to me on a local road close to home. I also just looked in my file and see that my power steering cooling fan was replaced 9 months ago when my car was at the dealership for other repairs. Mini / bmw, how can you ignore this incredible issue and danger? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96804 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ANN ARBOR, MI |
VIN pattern | WMWRE33434TXXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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