2002 MINI Cooper problems by component
187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MINI Cooper, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 61 | 33% | 74,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 43 | 23% | 60,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 29 | 16% | 15,800 mi |
| Air Bags → | 26 | 14% | 53,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 13 | 7% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 11 | 6% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.