2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Last december my steering went out on my car. I did some research online and found that a possible class action suit was in the process. I called Mini north america to discuss my findings and to see if a recall was in the works. The customer service agent stated she wasn't aware of any. I took the car to my dealer and had to have 4,000 dollars in repairs. Water pump, super charger and several bearings. I then get a letter in early june of 2013 stating that a recall was in the works and to send all my information in for possible reimbursement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10547565, filed 2013-10, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162443Jul 12, 2019Programming a Replacement EGS Module with ISTA/P. Programming a replacement electronic transmission control module (EGS) with ISTA/P requires the manual entry of the correct…
- 10044680Jan 1, 2014Mini: on certain model vehicles, an engine oil leak may occur, due to the compromised oil pump volume control solenoid valve, from the underside of engine. No model years listed…
- 10044699Jun 1, 2012Mini: when resealing engine oil pan, engine oil pan gasket replacement should no longer be used due to causing sealing flange becoming deformed. Models r55, r56, r59, r60, r57…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible
37 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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