2004 MINI Cooper S Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 247 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 MINI Cooper S, 1% of the 247 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,950 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cooling fan stopped working already installed 3 fans from time of purchase of vehicle this will be my fourth one its has issue with low speed. It burns only low speed on it tried to install aftermarket fan did not last more than a month had to purchase from a dealer now another one this can has nothing but a problem with this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10478230, filed 2012-10, 113,400 miles“Failed component 1: lower control arm bushings diagnosed at dealership as bad and oil leak is due to faulty o ring. Failed component 2: power steering total failure. Dealer stated this was due to poor design of steering pump fan (poor placement of the fan). Dealer stated there was a possible recall regarding power steering failure due to this poor design possibly pending. Work to repair these failed components has not been completed pending a dealer recall. The car is not drivable.”
NHTSA complaint #10383877, filed 2011-02, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057570Dec 1, 2014Mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of turbocharger oil supply, resulting in oil starvation and seizing of…
- 10057710Nov 1, 2014Mini: models r50, r52, and r53 with the electro-hydraulic power-assist steering pump and cooling fans will have an limited warranty extension to 13 years/150,000 miles.
- 10150204Nov 1, 2013State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due to an Invalid VIN Number. The affected vehicle may fail to pass a State Inspection and Emission (I/M) test due to a…
- 10150304Oct 1, 2013State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails to Read 17-Character VIN. An affected vehicle may fail to pass a state-mandated Inspection and/or Emission (I/M) test due to a…
- 10040372May 1, 2011Bmw: the crimping process of the oxygen sensor could lead to an electrical failure inside the sensor. There may be a malfunction light on with a fault code stored.
- 10026767Mar 1, 2011Mini: turbocharger failure; oil supply line blockage. Loss of performance and turbocharger noise. *pe updated 8/16/11.
- 10037305Nov 1, 2010Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system.
- 10030669Mar 1, 2009Mini: when replacing the cylinder head cover on a vehicle equipped with the new n14 engine, the cover will look different in appearance. The replacement cover is now equipped…
- 10026612Jul 1, 2008Mini: fuel odor from the engine compartment. The high pressure pump (hdp) and/or the low pressure supply hose connection can allow fuel seepage, resulting in the fuel odor.
- 10024513Jan 1, 2008Rattle noise from engine. From start of production up to april 11, 2007. With n14 engine.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 15 | 13% |
| 2008 | 43 | 26% |
| 2007 | 79 | 32% |
| 2006 | 15 | 8% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 MINI Cooper S
210 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 MINI Cooper S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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