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Major Problems with MINI Cooper S - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what MINI Cooper S model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2005, for instance, is the worst year for the Cooper S. Older Cooper S vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst MINI Cooper S Problems

AIR BAGS
2005 MINI Cooper S November 11, 2018 Victims: 3 Mileage: 150000 miles

2005 mini cooper s was traveling 50mph when it hit icy bridge spun around and rolled 3 times driver was wearing a seatbelt and passenger was not and got ejected and died.no airbags deployed. hwy 299.*dt *js

STEERING
2003 MINI Cooper S July 27, 2015 Victims: 3 Mileage: 213000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mini cooper s. while driving 40 mph and attempting to make a turn, the power steering failed. as a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. a police report was filed. the contact sustained contusions to the face and lost a tooth. the occupants of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries. medical attention was not required. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure ...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 MINI Cooper S June 29, 2008 Victims: 2 Mileage: 13000 miles

Driving on highway about 60 mph. extremely loud screeching burst of sound occurred. sound was similar to smoke detector test sound, lasting about a second, but horribly loud, especially in a small enclosed area with the windows up. nearly had an accident. our ears hurt badly (i still feel some soreness a day later, as i now write. similar occurrences for mini cooper noted in web forums, referencing a possible stereo amplifier problem. our radio was not on. fortunately the dealer was open (on sunday) and we have an appointment scheduled today. from what ...

What is the most common problem with MINI Cooper S?

Overall the worst problem with MINI Cooper S relates to STEERING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Cooper S years that are prone to issues with these components.

STEERING 626 ENGINE 303 AIR BAGS 224 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 132 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 110 POWER TRAIN 79 WINDSHIELD 48 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 39 SEATS 36 ENGINE 29 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 28 PUMP 21 SEAT BELTS 20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 18 FRONTAL 16 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 15 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14 EXHAUST SYSTEM 11 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 11 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 9 VISIBILITY 8 BODY 8 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 8 STRUCTURE 7 FRONT 7 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 7 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 6 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 6 EQUIPMENT 5 DOOR 5 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 5 TIRES 5 TREAD/BELT 5 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 SIDE/WINDOW 5 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4 COOLING SYSTEM 4 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 4 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 4 SERVICE BRAKES 4 SUSPENSION 3 WHEELS 3 REAR 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 3 DRIVELINE 2 MECHANICAL 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 SIDEWALL 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 2 HOOD 2 FAN 2 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 2 FRONT PASSENGER 2 AIR CONDITIONER 1 FUEL PUMP 1 ROTOR 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 GASOLINE 1 IGNITION 1 PADS 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 MOTOR 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 RIM 1 COLUMN 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 BEAD 1 DIESEL 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1
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