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Mini Cooper S 2003 Steering Problems

133 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2003 Mini Cooper S - 62% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage133 complaints

133 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

15V660000Reported October 15, 2015 - 86,018 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 86,018 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility33Engine15Electrical System14Power Train8Brakes8Suspension8
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.