1) automatic transmission busted. Car stalled dangerously on the highway. 2) power steering pump busted. Steering locked dangerously on the road and could not be moved.
2004 MINI Cooper: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 282 complaints about the 2004 MINI Cooper describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
My daughter had been driving my car with no problems, when she parked to pick me up I put the car in reverse and was barely able to get out of the parking stall the steering was so hard. I then had to drive home using every ounce of strength I had, while making sure not to hit anything. I too have researched this and am truly disappointed with bmw.
I was driving down i80 and my car started to kick and sputter then the engine light went on and I dropped speeds and almost got rear ended by the car behind me he swerved honked his horn and gave me the finger. I took it to a shop and they told me the transmission needs to be replaced and the number three cylinder blew out and I would need to replace the headgasket and refurbish the engine. When I first bought the car it would periodically kick and stall out on me I took it back to the dealer ship they told me it was just the engine breaking in. A couple weeks later I saw the oil was a little low and again it kicked and stalled. I took it back in they said they had to reprogram the tranny.
2004 mini cooper. Consumer requests assistance for hazardous vehicle transmission and steering wheel. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled while driving on a busy highway.
I was driving normal. I was making a left turn on my 2004 mini cooper (automatic transmission) the car move a little and all of a sudden the car stalled. The car behind me was honking and I quickly shift to n and tried starting and the car started. My car has only 1650 miles. I called mini the next day and customer service rep told me that there is no recalls or issues known to mini at this time.
Service bulletins that may apply
- W10 engine: EMS2K - comprehensive component OBD readiness monitor not completed
- Mini: because of the dme software, and a damaged clutch, the drivetrain malfunction check message appear. ma
- Mini: a mechanical failure and dme software error of the vanos actuators cause the engine to run rough...
- Mini: faulty software causes the check control and engine power reduced light to appear. ma
- Mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of...
- Mini: models R50, R52, and R53 with the electro-hydraulic power-assist steering pump and cooling fans will...
- State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due to an Invalid VIN Number
- State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails to Read 17-Character VIN. An affected vehicle may fail to...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2004 MINI Cooper stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2004 MINI Cooper?
5 of 282 owner complaints about the 2004 MINI Cooper (2%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 MINI Cooper?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 MINI Cooper
Power steering loss 95Loss of power 24Steering lock-up 12Transmission failure 12CVT failure 11Battery drain 7Engine failure 7Fire or smoke 7
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