2002 MINI Cooper visibility problems

Filed Mar 18, 2009 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · WI

Driver's side automatic window does not work; will be replacing window motor.

Filed Aug 14, 2008 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · UT

Both passenger and driver's side window motor failure (with window in up position). Problem was intermediate over the past three or four years with failure two or three times a year. Currently driver's side window has not worked for weeks.

Filed Nov 15, 2007 · Engine, Transmission · FL

2002 mini cooper with <55,000 miles (same owner) the shift cable detached from the transmission shift linkage while I attempted to change gears. Gear changes are no longer possible and the transmission remains in the last gear selected! Prior to this -but within the last 6 months, all the window motors died simultaneously, the fan belt would not shut off, the engine continually overheated (despite repeated service by bmw), the horn fuse would not shut off (until it blew), and the transmition is slowly dying. 1) the fan belt would not turn off -continuously, draining the battery. 2) timing belt was replaced 3) the transmission is going 4) the power windows

Filed Oct 26, 2006 · Visibility · 56,800 miles · MA

Windshield wipers failed while driving in rain. The dealer diagnosed problem as wiper motor failure. I noticed that the wiper motor was exposed directly to the weather and moisture because it is located directly underneath the cowl intake and I felt that was the cause of the failure. It's exposed to rain, snow, and winter road salt spray - even when the vehicle is not being driven. I obtained the replacement part and noticed that it had a plastic shield installed to protect the motor indicating the manufacturer does know about the problem and has implemented corrective action. When I contacted bmw, they claimed to be unaware of the problem. Bmw insists on charging for the repair ($465.00) and has not yet recognized the fact that there is a safety defect with the vehicle. There is also a high likelihood that there are other vehicles that could experience the same failure resulting in loss of life.

Filed May 26, 2005 · Visibility · 1,090 miles · WI

8" crack in front windshield. Crack is located on lower right hand (passenger) side of vehicle that starts below the windshield seal. The goes up 3" then curves left and travels for 5". Crack appeared after the car was parked in a secure garage for 3 days, and has grown about 1" a week.

Filed Oct 14, 2004 · Visibility · 22,101 miles · FL

Mini cooper 2002 suffered a stress crack of the windshield that had to be replaced. No rocks or chips caused the crack. It was not covered under the vehicle's 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.

Filed Mar 12, 2004 · Visibility · 18,000 miles · CA

Windshield on my 2002 mini cooper s has cracks in 2 places which started from the edges of the windshield. Both cracks appeared when the car was sitting in the driveway. The dealer says they are "rock chips" though there's no visible impact.

Filed Mar 12, 2004 · Visibility · 26,654 miles · MA

I have a july 2002 build, mini cooper s .to date I have had 6 windshields installed.most have suffered stress related failure,but 2 started as minimal rock strikes ,which later resulted in long (10- 14 inch) cracks.glass is sub-standard,too thin ,and too soft.I definately fear for my safety as long as this glass isn't redesigned.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Locks, Visibility · 35,000 miles · KS

1. Interior door latch mechanism inoperable in freezing conditions - will not release (unable to exit car) - was able to enter car - closed door - could not exit. Bad situation as power windows were also frozen shut. 2. Windshield cracks (2nd windshield - see other threads on this known failure) - occurred while backing out of drive on public street - started at base of windshield drivers side-up 6"-then sharply right-across windshield to passenger a pillar.

Filed Jan 18, 2004 · Visibility · 32,500 miles · CA

My windshield sustained an 8 inch long crack on the lower corner driver side just above the VIN number. This happened one cold morning while warming up the engine at the driveway. Bmw denied warranty coverage because of a stone pit a size of a pen dot along the cracked area. I found out that there are many others that have windshield cracked on the same general location (above the bin number) as a result of stress from the frame. Attached is a supporting documentation regarding cracked windshields on mini. Http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/modules.php?.