2006 MINI Cooper S Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 MINI Cooper S, 5% of the 186 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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.
“I own a 2006 Mini Cooper S, which I purchased new in october 2006. About a year ago, I noticed that after slowing by stepping off / releasing the gas pedal, the car would jerk forward - at the time, I did not think it was serious because it happened a few time and it was not enough to cause an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10730511, filed 2015-06, 55,000 miles“Upon starting my car, after being in a store, the passenger airbag light came on while a passenger was in the seat. The indicator stayed on after turning the car off and back on. I researched to see if there were any recalls for a faulty passenger airbag covering my year, make and model, and found NHTSA campaign number: 15v205000. I contacted my local Mini dealer and was told that there was no information pertaining to my car and that I needed to contact Mini USA directly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11124323, filed 2018-09, 53,000 miles“I was driving on the road my I turned the AC on and about 20min of me riding in the vehicle me and my infant son my my vehicle started smoking under the hood heavy white smoke under the hood of the 2006 Mini Cooper S. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716604, filed 2015-05, 71,056 miles“While driving the airbag warning light came on and passenger air bag light turned off. At the same time the seat belt light came on. Had both checked and when car was returned both lights were out. Passenger seat bottom was replaced. I was told that this is common problem with the seat bottom. No problem noted for the seat belt light. 1/2 mile from dealer both warning lights again turned on and the passenger air bag light turned off. At this point I am not sure if the car is safe to drive or not.”
NHTSA complaint #10417276, filed 2011-07, 40,596 miles“The plastic gas tank of the 2006 Mini cooper was punctured by debris on rt 3 near chelmsford, massachusetts. Several gallons of gasoline were lost due to the puncture.”
NHTSA complaint #10174282, filed 2006-11, 23,805 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10043725Jan 1, 2012Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 3 | 17% |
| 2014 | 2 | 15% |
| 2013 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
3 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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