2002 MINI Cooper engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 MINI Cooper — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mini cooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission hesitated in a jerking motion and began to down-shift into another gear continuously. In addition, the engine warning indicator and ep code illuminated on the instrument panel. The…”
filed Feb 3, 2012
“I drove my 2002 mini cooper approximately 6 miles to drop off a friend who was visiting from out of town. I was helping my friend remove his suitcase and standing to the passenger side rear of the car when my leg made contact with the tailpipe causing about a 2 inch crescent shaped burn. The…”
filed Jun 26, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
W10 ENGINE: EMS2K - COMPREHENSIVE COMPONENT OBD READINESS MONITOR NOT COMPLETED: An affected vehicle fails to pass a state Inspection and Emission (I/M) test due to the ÒComprehensive ComponentÓ OBD readiness monitor…
M120817 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2018
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cooper years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Cooper | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Cooper | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 Cooper | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Cooper | 5 | 6% |
| 2010 Cooper | 8 | 9% |
| 2009 Cooper | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 Cooper | 13 | 11% |
| 2007 Cooper | 11 | 10% |
| 2006 Cooper | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 Cooper | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 Cooper | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 Cooper | 22 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 MINI Cooper
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.