NHTSA Complaint #10497950 — 2004 MINI COOPER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10497950
Vehicle	2004 MINI COOPER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 12, 2013
Date Filed	February 12, 2013
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

DRIVING OFF-RAMP AT 35 MPH POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND STEERING BECAME REALLY HARD, LIGHTS WENT OFF, AC STOPPED WORKING, AND LOTS OF ENGINE LIGHTS CAME UP, ALMOST CRASHED WHEN TURNING A CORNER AND ENGINE STARTED FAILING.....GOT HOME AND SHUT OFF CAR, WHEN TRIED TO TURN ON AGAIN, IT FAILED TO START....... *TR

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