NHTSA Complaint #10465881 — 2003 MINI COOPER S

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10465881
Vehicle	2003 MINI COOPER S
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 9, 2012
Date Filed	July 16, 2012
Mileage	86,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

I WAS GOING AROUND A 90 DEGREE CORNER AT ABOUT 15 MPH WHEN THE STEERING SEEMED TO LOCK UP. I QUICKLY REALIZED THAT THE POWER STEERING HAD FAILED, AND I WRESTLED THE STEERING WHEEL TO COMPLETE THE TURN. SINCE THEN, THE POWER STEERING HAS NOT WORKED 90% OF THE TIME. *TR

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