2004 MINI Cooper Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,498miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 MINI Cooper, 2% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,498 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 contact owns a 2004 Mini Cooper. The vehicle would not accelerate over 25 MPH and would not shift into first gear. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and the warning light illuminated after it was parked. The contact discovered that all of the transmission fluid leaked over the engine. The vehicle will be towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 78,402.”
NHTSA complaint #10210217, filed 2007-11, 78,402 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the power steering completely failed and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer for assistance. The dealer replaced the entire power steering system because the electronic power assist pump could not be replaced by itself. The failure mileage was 46,995 and the current mileage was 48,000. Updated 03/14/12 also, the auxiliary cooling fan was replaced. Updated 04/18/12”
NHTSA complaint #10448056, filed 2012-02, 46,995 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Mini Cooper. While the driver was placing items in the rear of the vehicle, his calf was burned by the extended tail pipe. The driver has incurred multiple burns to his calf due to the extended tail pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that they could not assist because there were no recalls for this failure. The manufacturer would not provide compensation because the vehicle was not included in a recall. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 9,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10272774, filed 2009-06, 6,000 miles“2004 Mini Cooper with motor mount, electrical, flat tire sensors issues. Cvt transmission replacement recommended. One day while driving on the highway, the vehicle just stopped; dead no power. The consumer stated the vehicle is sitting in the garage un-drivable because she doesn't have the $8,000 to replace the CVT transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10315445, filed 2010-03“2004 Mini Cooper. Consumer requests assistance for hazardous vehicle transmission and steering wheel. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled while driving on a busy highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10506102, filed 2013-04Related service bulletins
- 10143574May 1, 2018W10 ENGINE: EMS2K - COMPREHENSIVE COMPONENT OBD READINESS MONITOR NOT COMPLETED: An affected vehicle fails to pass a state Inspection and Emission (I/M) test due to the…
- 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.
- 10037305Nov 1, 2010Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system.
- 10030668Apr 1, 2009Mini: due to a failure in the production process,the catalytic converter may deteriorate causing an increased level of vehicle emissions. The catalyst efficiency fault code…
- 10032985Dec 1, 2007Mini: electric cooling fan runs after engine is shut off. After the engine is shut off, the electric cooling fan continues to run. Due to the operating strategy of the dme, the…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 6% |
| 2010 | 8 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 11% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 22 | 7% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2004 MINI Cooper
238 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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