2002 MINI Cooper 2 Door S
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- Photo: 2006 Mini Cooper, front left, 08-24-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Mini Cooper 1.6 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2002 MINI Cooper 2 Door S is a 1.6-liter inline-4 with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,850 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Cooper 2 Door measures 142.8 inches long on a 97.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,315 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,850 ($35,860 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Tritec T16b3 I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 77.0 x 85.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point sequential EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | 175/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | 175/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 142.8 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,315 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 50.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 44.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2002 MINI Cooper 2 Door S with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 MINI COOPER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 15, 2015 · 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 on December 10, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
NHTSA campaign 15V660000
May 11, 2009 · 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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
NHTSA campaign 09E025000
Aug 11, 2008 · 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 ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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.
NHTSA campaign 08E050000
Oct 12, 2005 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TIRE SIZE AND MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE VEHICLE'S TIRE INFORMATION LABEL. THIS RELATIONSHIP IS NOT PRESENT.
Consequence: TOO LOW OR TOO HIGH TIRE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR TIRE DAMAGE, AND COULD LEAD TO UNFAVORABLE DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MINI AT 1-866-275-6464.
NHTSA campaign 05V470000
Jul 25, 2002 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE CONNECTS THE GEARSHIFT LEVER IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO THE SHIFT LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE SHIFT CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE WHILE THE DRIVER IS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS. IF THE CABLE DETACHES FROM THE SHIFT LINKAGE, GEAR CHANGES WILL NO LONGER BE POSSIBLE AND THE TRANSMISSION WILL REMAIN IN THE LAST GEAR SELECTED.
Consequence: IF SHIFT CABLE DETACHMENT OCCURS AND THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN ANY FORWARD GEAR, THE VEHICLE CAN STILL BE DRIVEN IN THAT GEAR ONLY. HOWEVER, IF THE TRANSMISSION MOVES INTO NEUTRAL AND REMAINS THERE, THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN SPEED WILL BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHIFT CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP OVER THE END OF THE SHIFT CABLE TO PREVENT IT FROM DETACHING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 6, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).
NHTSA campaign 02V201000
269 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 MINI COOPER
Owner Complaints
269 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MINI COOPER (7 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 118 |
| Power Train | 44 |
| Air Bags | 39 |
| Visibility | 31 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 MINI COOPER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.