CarComplaints.com Notes: Power steering problems are a major issue with the 2005 Mini Cooper, with hundreds of owners reporting complaints to the NHTSA about their power steering suddenly failing while driving.
Some power steering failures have caused crashes & injuries. Average mileage at failure is well under 100,000 miles & the repair cost is over $1,000. Not good.
Noticed a sticky substance on right front fender and under the car. Took it in to the dealer and found that the upper motor mount, which is [or was] fluid filled had collapsed. No suggestion of wear or deterioration of the rubber was suggested by the mechanic; it apparently just died.
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Noticed a sticky substance on right front fender and under the car. Took it in to the dealer and found that the upper motor mount, which is [or was] fluid filled had collapsed. No suggestion of wear or deterioration of the rubber was suggested by the mechanic; it apparently just died.
- dennyo, Bremerton, WA, US