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WMWRC33473TC47775
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
MINI
Vehicle Model
Cooper
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
WMWRC334*3T
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Model Year
2003
Plant City
OXFORD
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
Note
Model Code: 0310,Shipping Weight Std.=2524 Auto.=2557 ,GVWR Std. = 3340 ,Auto. = 3340 GAWRRear = 1609 ,Service Load = 816 ,Length w/ bumpers = 142.8 ,Width = 66.5 ,Height = 55.9 ,Track Front = 57.4 ,Track Rear = 57.7
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Doors
2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Wheel Base (inches) From
97.1
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Brake (hp) From
115
VIN Breakdown
WMW
World Manufacturer Identifier
RC334
Vehicle Descriptor Section
7
Check Digit
3TC47775
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
22 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250
CO2 Emissions
355.48 g/mi
Fuel Type
Premium
Safety Recalls (4 Found)
Total Recalls
4
Vehicle
2003 MINI Cooper
Source
NHTSA Database
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.
Consequence:
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners
Campaign: 15V660000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A...
Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign: 08E050000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES...
Consequence:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign: 09E025000
Owner Complaints (537)
Total Complaints
537
Crashes Reported
14
Injuries Reported
14
STEERING
"The contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel malfunctioned, making the steering wheel easy to turn, ..."
ODI #11660994
STEERING
"68k miles on a 2003 mini cooper s and the power steering pump is whining. I feel as if this may be really early for it to be needing to be replaced."
ODI #11608390
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