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2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
8,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 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.

“Airbag warning light stays on. Bubbles on run flat tires (one replaced). Rubber seals deteriorating on outside of vehicle. Water pump leaking (replaced). Upholstery is coming apart on drivers seat.”

NHTSA complaint #10692148, filed 2015-03, 8,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008114%
200613%
200523%

Other parts of the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible

Air bags
18 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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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