2006 MINI Cooper problems
Owners have filed 247 complaints about the 2006 MINI Cooper with NHTSA. Air bags account for 46.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of steering at 21.5%.
Complaints247
Crashes13
Fires12
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 46.2% · 114
Steering 21.5% · 53
Power train 8.1% · 20
Seats 5.3% · 13
Engine 4.0% · 10
Electrical system 4.0% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 3.6% · 9
Seat belts 2.0% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the MINI Cooper in this data, 2006 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 8 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 MINI Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the passenger's side air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the front passenger's side seat cover would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 43,160. Air bags · reported at 43,160 miles
Car accident cause problems , having problems with clutch / flywheel was repaired one time drive slow won't move fast. Not steering , has leakage , damage dents on right side front end paint damages, not right color. Back bumper damage scratches , hatchback lock needs be replaced. Wheels damage lt rt . Abs symptom light on, airbag light on, front rear hood light on problems not closing. In motion street . Air bags · reported at 141,342 miles
The contact owns a 2006 MINI Cooper. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer advised the contact that it could possibly be the air bag sensor that was faulty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 60,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 58,000. Air bags · reported at 58,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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