2003 MINI Cooper S Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 MINI Cooper S, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving vehicle 20 minutes with no problems the vehicle stalled, the check engine light came on, and within seconds there was fire through the firewall, into the car. I jumped out and the car is now ashes. Mini has informed me that the can't diagnose the problem, therefore hey do not feel that they are responsible”
NHTSA complaint #10095958, filed 2004-10“The contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper S. The contact noticed fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact checked under the hood and discovered that the fuel filter had a leak. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11096780, filed 2018-05, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041389Aug 1, 2010Bmw: service engine soon light may be on with stored trouble codes and reduced engine power. The high pressure fuel pump malfunctions.
- 10028785Feb 1, 2009Mini: service engine soon or check gas cap warning is illuminated: tank leakage. Leakage is detected in the tank ventilation or evaporative system.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 6 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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