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2004 MINI Cooper recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Exterior lighting | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 15, 201515V660000 | Steering: electric power assist systemIf the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V660000
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| May 11, 200909E025000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E025000
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| Aug 11, 200808E050000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E050000
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| Jul 12, 200404V348000 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsDUE TO THE LACK OF AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF A FLAT TIRE, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V348000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Cooper, Cooper S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component529
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 448 | 85 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 6 |
| Power train | 28 | 5 |
| Visibility | 19 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 2 |
| Air bags | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Cooper, Cooper S.
Latest reports
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2004 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V660000(STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”
- Steering
“Mini felt like it was getting pushed by the wind . Realized wasn't wind Mini loss of completely all functions of steering wheel. On super busy highway.”
- Steering
“Was driving car on 18 july 2020 and power steering quit working and made steering difficult, also coolant fan,low speed and high speed stopped working same time as power steering quit.”
Other MINI Cooper model years
- 20085 recalls300 complaints
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2004 MINI Cooper recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 MINI Cooper. The most recent, 15V660000 (reported October 15, 2015), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2004 MINI Cooper recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: steering (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 MINI Cooper?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 448 complaints out of 529 filed with NHTSA (85%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 14 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 MINI Cooper?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.