2003 MINI COOPER Suspension Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2003 MINI COOPER
2 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MINI COOPER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
THE LEFT REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF. I NOTICED MY CAR WAS NOT REVERSING CORRECTLY AS IF THE REAR WHEEL WAS DRAGGING. I EXITED THE CAR AND ELEVATED IT WITH A FLOOR JACK TO FIND THE REAR CONTROL ARM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKEN IN HALF. *TR
THIS MINI COOPER A 2003 W/130K MILES DRIVEN BY A YOUNG FEMALE. SHE HAD NO IDEA HER WHEEL WAS GOING TO FALL OFF THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT. SHE HAD CALLED FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND INTERMITTENT BATTERY FAILURE. IT WAS ASK THAT I DRIVE THE CAR AND LISTEN TO A POP COMING FROM THE WHEEL SECTION. THE POP WAS THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY MOVING FORWARDS AND BACK BUMPING THE WHEEL WELLS AS THE CAR WENT FORWARD. NEEDLESS TO SAY I DIDN'T DRIVE FAR NOR DID I ACCELERATE FASTER THAN 10 MPH. I TOLD THE PARENT OF THE DRIVER THAT THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE UNDER ANY CONDITION AND THAT IT NEEDED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING RUBBER WAS COMPLETELY GONE. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS A DEFECT. THIS PART IS A MOUNT AND IT'S HOLDING MANY COMPONENTS OF THIS CAR TOGETHER. IT IS NOTHING...
Other 2003 MINI COOPER Problem Areas
Steering
140 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
53 complaints
Power Train
29 complaints
Electrical System
24 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
15 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint