The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2003 Mini Cooper, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION

    NHTSA #PE05053

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION

    NHTSA #DP05006

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: Loss of power steering assist

    NHTSA #EA11005

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

    NHTSA #EA07011

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

    NHTSA #PE07022

    Status:
    CLOSED

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