2004 MINI Cooper S Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 247 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,052miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 MINI Cooper S, 5% of the 247 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,052 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.
“The passenger side window motor has failed on my 04 Mini Cooper S. Upon researching the problem on the internet, I've found that thousands of other Mini cooper owners have the san=me recurrent issue. Mini cooper needs to correct the problem with a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10241220, filed 2008-09, 51,000 miles“On march 5, 2005, a 2 inch x 2 inch l shaped crack was first developed at the mid bottom section of the windshield of my 2004 Mini Cooper S. The short arm of the l originated from the bottom of the windshield. On the next day, after parking inside my garage overnight, the long arm of the l propagated another 2 inches. Today, while driving, the crack further extended another 1/4 inch. The problem is that the crack started with no obvious reasons. The only sensible explanation is due to design of the body struture or defect from Mini coopers, and subsequently causes stress to the windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112628, filed 2005-03, 5,900 miles“04 Mini Cooper S had a crack in windshield of unknown origin (probably stress). Had fixed 2 weeks ago under warrantly. New crack has developed already. In the process of resolving current defect. These vehicles have a design flaw. You guys need to add Mini to the list of your cars. I am going to select bmw because bwm owns Mini.”
NHTSA complaint #10062573, filed 2004-03, 3,500 miles“Driver's side window motor has failed for the third time. Window is stuck closed. This is a concern in case of an emergency and causes problems when closing the door as the glass hits the lip of the roof since it does not drop as designed.”
NHTSA complaint #10224581, filed 2008-04, 56,000 miles“First occasion - windsheild cracked adjacent to VIN # location. Seperated from vehicle body. Dealership replaced but took 5 to 6 weeks. Excuse was supplier changed. Second occasion - rock chip on intersate. Result. Surface chip and laminant crack (1/4 to 1/2 long). Have not replaced windshield. Watching for any progression in size. I've owned other vehicles that had rocks and such collide with the windshield, but none that cracked so easily.”
NHTSA complaint #10086536, filed 2004-08, 11,750 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10056114Jun 1, 2014Mini: there is a disconnection or kink, in wnidshield washer hose, which is too short, causing windshield front washer jet to fail. Model f56 (cooper, cooper s).
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
| 2003 | 33 | 15% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 MINI Cooper S
210 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine cooling
3 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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