2006 MINI Cooper S Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 MINI Cooper S, 2% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I have a 2006 Mini cooper john cooper wroks gp. The dsc (directional stability control), low tire warning light, and ABS (anti lock braking) warning lights came on as I traveled on the interstate. No incident occurred to cause a failure. The ABS and dsc systems do not work, or work inappropriately. Discussing this with other Mini cooper owners with the so called works brakes, I find out it is a frequent problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10197562, filed 2007-07, 9,500 miles“This is my 3rd Mini Cooper S. On my previous 2 cars, a 2004 and a 2005, I had to replace the brake lines from the front to the back brakes. Both cars had about 50,000 miles on them. The lines are held in place by clips which trap moisture and salt. This causes the lines to rust out and fail, losing braking ability. Something that should not happen with a 50k mile car and can cause serious injury. Looking at my 2006 yesterday. Car with about 50k miles, brake lines look to me like they are ready to fail from rust. …”
NHTSA complaint #10537261, filed 2013-08, 49,000 miles“I was driving my brand new Mini Cooper S, home from the dealership on the interstate, I was cut off by a speeding car when I was trying to change lanes. I began to brake and tried to go back in my lane (I did not over-correct), and my car began fish tailing wildly and pulling to the right. I could not control my car from pulling to the right, and my brakes were not working at all. I fought the car, but I inevitably was forced across the interstate at 65 MPH into a tree, and slid under a fence. I was not seriously injured, but I was bruised and very very upset. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170687, filed 2006-10, 86 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 2 | 33% |
| 2015 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 MINI Cooper S
67 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 MINI Cooper S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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