CarComplaints.com Notes: Power steering problems are a major issue with the 2004 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.

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NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Driver FrontPassenger FrontDriver SidePassenger SideRollover
2004 MINI Cooper S w/SAB************not tested
2004 MINI Cooper w/SAB************not tested
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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2004 Mini Cooper 2-door hatchback

Moderate Overlap FrontSmall Overlap DriverSmall Overlap PassengerSideRear1Rollover
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
G Right Leg Injury
A Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Not tested. Not tested. Not tested. M Overall
G Geometry
M Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Not tested.

1 — All seats.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.

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