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2004 Mini Cooper Suspension problems

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2004 Mini Cooper's suspension with NHTSA - 1% of all its complaints, most recently on January 7, 2011. Broken springs, struts, control arms, ball joints, noises and alignment that won't hold.

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4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Suspension complaints

SteeringSuspension

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. The driver was driving at an unknown speed when the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was parked and shut off. Upon restart the steering wheel remained difficult to turn. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. The power steering pump failed internally. The power return line was leaking. Also, both struts were leaking. Updated evoq 02/02/11

Filed Incident Steering · SuspensionNHTSA 10375094
Suspension

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. While driving 50 mph, the contact noticed a bump on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. She examined the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire was detaching from the vehicle. In addition, the lower control arm snapped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 71,000.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10279557
Suspension

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. The contact heard a loud noise while driving 10 mph out of the driveway. She examined the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire was bent. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the rear spring leaf cracked. The rear spring leaf was replaced at the cost of $860. Because the vehicle was not taken to a dealer, the manufacturer would not assist. The current and failure mileages were unknown. Updated 07/08/09. *Lj updated 07/08/09.*Jb

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10274265
SuspensionEquipment & accessories

2004 Mini cooper, had several problem with front excel , hydoroplates and dangerous car to drive. *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · EquipmentNHTSA 10227487

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