2007 MINI Cooper Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2007 MINI Cooper, 3% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 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.
“My 2007 Mini Cooper only 55k mileage. At last week suddenly the steering wheel locked and stopped while on freeway which almost hit by the another car and might caused serious accident. After that I sent my car to licensed auto repair shop whose said the steering wheel was failed and need to replace it and cost around $1400 otherwise it will caused the serious accident. My car bought at original owner at july 2013 and I got a full checkup report from minicooper sf there was no problem at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566519, filed 2014-02, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning signal illuminated. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10779403, filed 2015-10, 94,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,002. .. Updated 09/30/15”
NHTSA complaint #10744105, filed 2015-07, 43,002 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10405558, filed 2011-06, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10025843Jun 1, 2008Mini: dsc indicator lamp active. R56 (cooper, cooper s) vehicles produced august 31, 2006 to july 22, 2007. The dsc indicator lamp (dynamic stability control) is active and the…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 4 | 33% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 53 | 27% |
| 2005 | 276 | 74% |
| 2004 | 238 | 84% |
| 2003 | 159 | 50% |
| 2002 | 61 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2007 MINI Cooper
47 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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