2003 MINI Cooper S Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,971miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 MINI Cooper S, 0% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,971 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.
“I am the 2nd owner of this 03 Mini Cooper S since 5/09. I purchased with 12,500 miles. Currently, 32k miles. The xenon low beam headlight, drivers side, frequently does not ignite. The self leveling head light system does not operate properly. The aiming distance is very poor, light shines approx 20ft in front of the car. Other times, the light shines high, blinding on-comers. The 1st owner complained about this same problem to a Mini dealership in 10/03 with 1,971 miles. Again, 5/08 with 9,000 miles with checks performed. This established problem continues to get worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367967, filed 2010-11, 1,971 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 2 | 20% |
| 2015 | 3 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2003 MINI Cooper S
129 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 MINI Cooper S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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