2004 MINI Cooper problems by component
282 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 MINI Cooper, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 238 | 84% | 74,600 mi |
| Power Train → | 26 | 9% | 62,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 15 | 5% | 65,000 mi |
| Visibility | 7 | 2% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 4 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.