2002 Mini Cooper Visibility problems

Driver's side automatic window does not work; will be replacing window motor. *Tr

Both passenger and driver's side window motor failure (with window in up position). Problem was intermediate over the past three or four years with failure two or three times a year. Currently driver's side window has not worked for weeks. *Tr

2002 Mini cooper with <55,000 miles (same owner) the shift cable detached from the transmission shift linkage while I attempted to change gears. Gear changes are no longer possible and the transmission remains in the last gear selected! Prior to this -but within the last 6 months, all the window motors died simultaneously, the fan belt would not shut off, the engine continually overheated (despite repeated service by bmw), the horn fuse would not shut off (until it blew), and the transmition is slowly dying. 1) The fan belt would not turn off -continuously, draining the battery. 2) Timing belt was replaced 3) the transmission is going 4) the power windows *tr

Several, the air bag warning light has illuminated more then ten different times, each time it was repaired by the dealer (westchester bmw/westchester mini) the last fix was after the normal warranty had expired and required much fuss to get it repaired for free. The power steering pump suddenly stopped working while driving on the highway. The radiator fan was replaced two times by me (car out of warranty) even though I complained to the dealer when the car was still quite new about the frequency of the fan...

The front windshield on my 2002 mini cooper s auto cracked suddenly (with a pop) while I was driving along the freeway, with no apparent cause--no impact site on the crack. The crack originates in the low/middle area of the windshield, goes up about 2 inches, then sneaks to the passenger side about 5 inches. *Jb

Windshield wipers failed while driving in rain. The dealer diagnosed problem as wiper motor failure. I noticed that the wiper motor was exposed directly to the weather and moisture because it is located directly underneath the cowl intake and I felt that was the cause of the failure. It's exposed to rain, snow, and winter road salt spray - even when the vehicle is not being driven. I obtained the replacement part and noticed that it had a plastic shield installed to protect the motor indicating the manufacturer...

8" Crack in front windshield. Crack is located on lower right hand (passenger) side of vehicle that starts below the windshield seal. The goes up 3" then curves left and travels for 5". Crack appeared after the car was parked in a secure garage for 3 days, and has grown about 1" a week.

Mini cooper 2002 suffered a stress crack of the windshield that had to be replaced. No rocks or chips caused the crack. It was not covered under the vehicle's 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.*Ak

Windshield on my 2002 mini cooper s has cracks in 2 places which started from the edges of the windshield. Both cracks appeared when the car was sitting in the driveway. The dealer says they are "rock chips" though there's no visible impact. *Ak

I have a july 2002 build, mini cooper s .To date I have had 6 windshields installed.Most have suffered stress related failure,but 2 started as minimal rock strikes ,which later resulted in long (10- 14 inch) cracks.Glass is sub-standard,too thin ,and too soft.I definately fear for my safety as long as this glass isn't redesigned.*Ak

1. Interior door latch mechanism inoperable in freezing conditions - will not release (unable to exit car) - was able to enter car - closed door - could not exit. Bad situation as power windows were also frozen shut. 2. Windshield cracks (2nd windshield - see other threads on this known failure) - occurred while backing out of drive on public street - started at base of windshield drivers side-up 6"-then sharply right-across windshield to passenger a pillar. *Jb

My windshield sustained an 8 inch long crack on the lower corner driver side just above the vin number. This happened one cold morning while warming up the engine at the driveway. Bmw denied warranty coverage because of a stone pit a size of a pen dot along the cracked area. I found out that there are many others that have windshield cracked on the same general location (above the bin number) as a result of stress from the frame. Attached is a supporting documentation regarding cracked windshields on mini. Http://www.Northamericanmotoring.Com/modules.Php?. *Cb

Windshield cracked from the lower driver's side after turning the heater on while vehicle was warming up parked on the driveway. Dealer refused to replace it under warranty. *La

Windshields are failing all over the country on mini cooper automobiles. I am currently on my 3rd windshield in as many months - stress cracks appeared from the roof pillars in both cases. We need a resolution to this - either better glass or structural improvements.*Ak

Windshield creaking, crackling. Replaced twice by dealer due to wind leakage. Windshield is too thin and pits way too easily. Wife is afraid of safety because of the notoriously high incidence of spontaneous cracking windshields. Mini usa continues to deny any problems, but informal surveys of dealers indicate thousands of replacements already, and the car has only been on sale for 16 months. Glass is too thin and brittle. Government needs to intercede and force mini usa to replace with thicker, safe windshields.*Ak

WINSHIELD CRACK FROM BIRD SAP!*AK

STRESS CRACKED WINDSHIELD IN 2002 MINI COOPER S.*AK

Cracked winshield in two different places. Occurred about 10 minutes apart while driving in slow traffic at about 100 degrees. *Ak

We own a mini cooper s. Like hundreds of others who have not yet filed a complaint, we had a cracked windshield for no apparant reason. The windshield seems to be very thin and soft. And very succeptable to cracks and rock chips, pitting for lack of another word.

Stopped at light when I heard a small crack no other vehicles or traffic around upon investigation I found a small star like crack in the windshield. Within the next month before crack could be fixed windshield was chipped by road debris in two separate places and on two separate days. Windshield glass seems to be very weak.*Ak

BROKEN WINDSHIELD 2002 MINI COOPER S. *NLM

I am writing to complain about thin/weak windshields in my mini cooper s. I am on my third windshield in less than a year. The glass is incredibly thin and cracks with the slightest impact. I consider this unsafe. In addition I know of many people who are having the same problem. *Nlm

Windshield pits from sand very easily. Windshield cracked from driver's side to middle of window while backing out of flat driveway. Replaced under warranty by dealer. Two months later, small amount of blowing sand pits windshield again. 2002 Mini cooper. *Nlm

My mini cooper has developed a huge crack in the windshield. The dealer said the crack was started by a chip from road debris, however cracked windshields are a well know problem with the mini. Many mini owners have replaced their windshields 3 or 4 times. Before I buy a new windshield I would like assurances from mini usa that the replacement won't promptly crack, as has happened with many other owners. *Nlm

Mini cooper s 2002 had a crack start and grow until it spanned the windshield. Had two subsequent rock chips that grew into massive cracks. The window seems to crack too easily. *Ak