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Mini Convertible Steering problems by year

2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Mini Convertible's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Convertible steering complaints

2024 Mini ConvertibleSteeringAcceleration & cruise control

On two occasions during the week before October 23, 2026, while driving on a freeway at approximately 50-60 mph, pressing the accelerator produced no normal acceleration and the vehicle slowed down. The dealer work order recorded speed dropping from about 50 to 35 mph despite the accelerator being fully pressed. This created a risk of being struck by faster traffic. The vehicle was presented to the servicing dealer on October 23, 2026, at 49,879 miles. The acceleration concern remains unresolved after an extended...

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dealer test drive. Exact incident dates and the failed component are unknown. The incident date entered, October 20, 2026, is an estimate within that week, not a known exact date. Warning-light status is unknown. No crash, fire, injury, death or police report occurred. Separately, the steering became abnormally heavy and difficult to turn. Three dealer repair visits were needed before the steering concern was finally corrected. Dealer records reference steering repair orders dated June 23 and July 15, 2026. A later repair record describes binding front strut mounts and steering column, prior steering rack replacement, and eventual steering column replacement resolving the concern. An engine mount leak was also repaired. There have been approximately five or six service visits total. The vehicle is now at home. I request investigation of the unresolved loss of accelerator response and the repeated steering repairs.

Filed Incident Steering · Vehicle speed control · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11777093
2021 Mini ConvertibleSteering

The car completely lost steering in traffic. I brought it back to the Mini dealership, they informed me this is a known issue for Mini Coopers equipped with the click-and-play system, and they needed to re-wire the click-and-play to fix it. However Mini decided this should not be a recall. I strongly disagree with Mini's assessment considering losing steering on the road could cause severe accidents.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11519216

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