2004 BMW Mini Cooper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mini Cooper years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW Mini Cooper. The most reported problem area is steering (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 50,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 BMW Mini Cooper problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 100% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 BMW Mini Cooper recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 BMW Mini Cooper.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Power Steering Assist (PE10038) — opened Sep 24, 2010, closed May 10, 2011.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper. The contact stated that in cold weather, the steering wheel was very tight, especially at low speeds. The vehicle was almost impossible to steer and made a really loud whining noise when the wheel was turned. The manufacturer stated that the failure was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, there was a complete loss of the power steering. The vehicle was driven with extreme difficulty when turning the steering wheel. The failure occurred intermittent at any speed rate being traveled. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper s. The contact stated that the power steering failed while she was turning a corner at approximately 30 mph. The power steering continued to fail intermittently. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw mini cooper s. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road, and the engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized…
Other BMW Mini Cooper years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW Mini Cooper?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW Mini Cooper?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 BMW Mini Cooper a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mini Cooper model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.