2003 MINI COOPER Suspensionrear Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Suspensionrear Issues in the 2003 MINI COOPER
1 suspensionrear complaint has 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
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Suspensionrear Complaints
MY CAR'S RIGHT REAR CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN IN HALF. THIS ARM PREVENTS THE TIRE FROM SWINGING SIDEWAYS. LUCKY FOR ME, I WAS GOING SLOWLY AT THE TIME. THE CONTROL ARM CONSISTS OF TWO 1/4" PIECES OF METAL WITH HOLES IN THEM AT EVENLY SPACED POINTS. BOTH OF THE METAL ARMS WERE BROKEN IN LINE WITH THE HOLES THAT WERE PART OF THE MANUFACTURED DESIGN. I PAID $1900 FOR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS(NOW CALLED ZURICH) AT MINI OF CONCORD, CALIFORNIA. CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT IS LISTED AS COVERED. THEIR REASON FOR NOT COVERING IT IS BECAUSE IT HAS A SLIGHT BEND IN IT (I DON'T SEE IT) AND IT IS BECAUSE OF THAT IT EVENTUALLY BROKE. THE METAL THAT MAKES UP THIS ARM IS NO MORE THAN 1/4" THICK: POORLY MADE, ESPECIALLY WHEN COUPLED WITH THESE HOLES THAT ARE IN IT. THIS PART SHOULD BE MADE TO WITHSTAND IMPACT....
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
Suspension
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
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint