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2002 MINI Cooper Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 187 total for the year
Median mileage
140,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 MINI Cooper, 1% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 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 dash low tire air light suddenly came on; it comes on after driving for about 5 minuets. I've checked all tires and they are in compliance. I see that on-line blogs this is a major issue”

NHTSA complaint #10881466, filed 2016-06, 140,000 miles

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201312%
201212%
201111%
200921%
200611%
200521%
200421%
200211%

Other parts of the 2002 MINI Cooper

Steering
61 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
43 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology