2006 MINI Cooper recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 MINI Cooper; the most frequently affected component is air bags — frontal. Owners filed 413 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints413

Crashes reported3in stored complaints

Fires reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 15V205000 · 06 Apr 2015

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.

Risk: An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.

Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

What owners complain about

Share of the 19 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering12 · 63%

Air bags6 · 32%

Electrical system2 · 11%

Structure1 · 5%

Unknown or other1 · 5%

Power train1 · 5%

Seats1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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…
Air bags · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. After the contact parked the vehicle, she was alerted to the odor of smoke during the night. The contact approached the vehicle, quickly disconnected the battery, and rolled the vehicle halfway down the driveway out of the garage. There was a tremendous amount of heat from the…
Electrical system · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contact stated that the while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. After stopping the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke billowing from under the hood. After opening the…
Steering · Sep 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

It is very difficult to turn my steering wheel. It takes more energy than any other car I have ever driven
Steering · Aug 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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