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2004 MINI Cooper Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 MINI Cooper has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 MINI Cooper

Steering
448
Powertrain
22
Visibility
17
Electrical
10
Engine
7
Airbags
6
Wheels
3
Suspension
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 10, 2015ENGINETHE ENGINE STARTING CUTTING OUT AND RABBITING AND FINALLY DIED AND COASTED INTO PARKING LOT AND COUL...
Oct 20, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCOOLING FAN STOPPED WORKING ALREADY INSTALLED 3 FANS FROM TIME OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLE THIS WILL BE M...
Nov 20, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINSUPERCHARGER FAILED AT 60,950 MILES, RESULTING IN COMPLETE REBUILD OF UNIT. FAULTY GEAR AND LUBRICA...
Nov 12, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MINI COOPER. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS PLACING ITEMS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHIC...
Nov 1, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES2004 MINI COOPER WITH MOTOR MOUNT, ELECTRICAL, FLAT TIRE SENSORS ISSUES. CVT TRANSMISSION REPLACEME...
Feb 28, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGVENT FAN IN MOTOR COMPARTMENT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONE...
Nov 16, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MINI COOPER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 25 MPH AND WOULD NOT ...

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