We have classified the 106 complaints from 2006 MINI Cooper about AIR BAGS into the following categories.
The seat sensor for the passenger airbag was replaced once under a recall. after 2 years, it has failed again. the dealer stated that there is only a two year warranty on teh part. it is a safety issue that makes the care unsafe and unusable.
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 .
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. while driving 20 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags). the approximate failure mileage was 92,455.
2006 mini cooper. consumer writes in regards to passenger front seat occupant detection mat sensor failure. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle experienced a detection mat failure. the consumer received a recall notice, but was in accident before it could be completed. the air bags did not deploy. as a result of the failure,the consumer received a skull fracture and other upper body damages. updated 08/31/2017*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the power steering pump was replaced however the failure recurred the next day. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and unknown repairs were performed. in addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. on a separate occasion, the alternator failed and was not replaced. the contact mentioned that the engine cooling fan also failed to function, which caused the radiator to be replaced twice. the engine was replaced at a different time. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags). the consumer was informed the air bag control module needed to be replaced. the consumer believed that either the mat sensor or control modules were defective. updated 03/23/16.*jb updated 04/14/16*lj *js *ln*as
I was a passenger in a mini cooper 2006, my friend was hit head on by a drunk driver on a city street. my friend's mini cooper 2006 was totaled. the airbags did not deploy as a result of the front passenger mat sensor defect. i suffered multiple injuries to my chest, hands, arms, and neck that are very serious.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 11/09/15*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.updated 10/19/15 *bf *cn
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. the contac stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 3,500. updated 10/27/15. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.
The airbag light is malfunctioning on my mini cooper s convertible. it says on the mini cooper compliant list there is an issue. the dealer says its a seat problem, requiring 1,800.00 for a new seat. this site shows 14 other cars with the same issue. i don't know if the airbag will truly work if i was in an accident. no recall has be issued as of 5-28-2015. please help us get this fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v205000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.