Common Steering Problems
Power Steering Pump Failure
A sudden cutout of power steering has been an issue for Mini owners, eventually prompting a recall. However, that doesn’t include everyone who is having problems.
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The Trouble With MINI Steerings
Steering issues make up roughly 7% of all MINI owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by Cooper owners.
The complaint we hear about most often is loss of power steering in the 2006 Cooper.
Where Steering Complaints Happen
Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
Worst Issues
- 2006 Cooper loss of power steering 7 (100%)
- 2005 Cooper power steering pump failure 4 (57%)
- 2006 Cooper S steering pump failure 2 (29%)
- 2005 Cooper S power steering failure 2 (29%)
- 2006 Cooper S steering binding/stiff - hard to turn 1 (14%)
- 2006 Cooper S power steering hose broken 1 (14%)
- 2002 Cooper power steering pump failure 1 (14%)
Timeline of Related News
BMW i
s reluctantly issuing a recall for power steering problems after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determined a warranty extension simply wasn’t enough.