2002 MINI COOPER Structurebody Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2002 MINI COOPER
2 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MINI COOPER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM THE SUN ROOF, WHICH CAUSED THE COMPUTER IN THE VEHICLE TO GET MOIST AND NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUN ROOF RUBBER CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
I WAS EXITING FROM 35TH STREET IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA ONTO THE WARWICK BLVD OFF RAMP IN TRAFFIC, COASTING WITH THE BRAKES AT ABOUT 5 MPH, WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED BY A NAVY OPERATED FLAT NOSE SCHOOL BUS, WHICH FORCED MY VEHICLE INTO A LATE MODEL CHEVY TRAILBLAZER. MY AIR BAGS (FRONT AND SIDE) DID NOT DEPLOY, AND WHEN I CAME TO REST MY SEAT BACK HAD RECLINED AGAINST MY CHILD'S CAR SEAT (CHILD WAS NOT IN VEHICLE). THE RIGHT REAR UNIBODY WAS CREASED DUE TO THE IMPACT FROM THE BUS. I SUFFERED NECK, BACK, AND SPINE TRAUMA. THE DRIVER OF THE TRAILBLAZER COMPLAINED OF NECK PAIN AT THE SCENE. LOCAL NEWPORT NEWS FIRE AND RESCUE UNITS ARRIVED ON SCENE, AS WELL AS A VIRGINIA STATE TROOPER. THE TROOPER HANDLED THE ACCIDENT. *TR
Other 2002 MINI COOPER Problem Areas
Steering
56 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
25 complaints
Air Bags
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
16 complaints
Electrical System
11 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
11 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint