2002 MINI Cooper Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 16%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 MINI Cooper, 16% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,800 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a july 2002 build, Mini Cooper s .to date I have had 6 windshields installed.most have suffered stress related failure,but 2 started as minimal rock strikes ,which later resulted in long (10- 14 inch) cracks.glass is sub-standard,too thin ,and too soft.I definately fear for my safety as long as this glass isn't redesigned.”
NHTSA complaint #10061985, filed 2004-03, 26,654 miles“Stopped at light when I heard a small crack no other vehicles or traffic around upon investigation I found a small star like crack in the windshield. Within the next month before crack could be fixed windshield was chipped by road debris in two separate places and on two separate days. Windshield glass seems to be very weak.”
NHTSA complaint #10025261, filed 2003-07, 4,500 miles“I own a Mini coopers 2002. I had a cracked windshield in january of 2003. I am sure this was due to a manufacturing defect. My dealer saw otherwise. Mini USA needs to address this flaw in their design. My replacement windshield was not covered under warranty, as it should have been for such a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10018910, filed 2003-05, 8,600 miles“The windshield on my 2002 Mini Cooper s developed two cracks in it's windshield. I purchased this car in sept of 2002. The first crack developed after owning the car about 4 months and Mini USA would not replace the windshield. Now a second crack has developed 3 months later.”
NHTSA complaint #10020850, filed 2003-06, 8,000 miles“Windshields are failing all over the country on Mini Cooper automobiles. I am currently on my 3rd windshield in as many months - stress cracks appeared from the roof pillars in both cases. We need a resolution to this - either better glass or structural improvements.”
NHTSA complaint #10033342, filed 2003-08, 10,100 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 | 14% |
| 2017 | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 3 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 25 | 8% |
| 2002 | 29 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2002 MINI Cooper
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 MINI Cooper
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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