2004 MINI Cooper electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 MINI Cooper — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. The contact stated that the vehicle's battery was located in front of the firewall above the gear box. The battery acid leaked onto two shifter cable linkages, which caused them to melt unexpectedly. The vehicle would not shift gears. The contact also stated…”
filed Aug 16, 2016
“Driving down honda parkway I heard pop sound. Tpms light started flashing and smoke started coming out from under hood. I pulled off of road into a gas station. At that time I didn't have any power brakes.the car was fully engulfed in flames in about 10 mins. The fire dept put out fire.”
filed Jun 17, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can…
M610607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2023Mini: faulty software for the tank ventilation control displays engine throttle reaction when temperature is high outside, and more obvious if the tank is only partly filled. *ma
12 09 15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2015Mini: different faults activates engine malfunction and oil warning. *ma
11 06 15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2015Mini: due to faulty dme software, the service engine lights comes on, including the check control message for motor force decrease. *ma
12 05 15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2015
Electrical System problems in other Cooper years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cooper | 5 | 18% |
| 2016 Cooper | 8 | 29% |
| 2015 Cooper | 10 | 18% |
| 2014 Cooper | 8 | 24% |
| 2013 Cooper | 19 | 40% |
| 2012 Cooper | 28 | 42% |
| 2011 Cooper | 36 | 44% |
| 2010 Cooper | 29 | 32% |
| 2009 Cooper | 24 | 16% |
| 2008 Cooper | 11 | 10% |
| 2007 Cooper | 25 | 22% |
| 2006 Cooper | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.