2003 MINI Cooper Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 320 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 MINI Cooper, 1% of the 320 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 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.
“The power steering pump, fan, hydraulic fluid pump chf 1 core charge) and hose clamp were replaced by the dealer 5 days earlier. Mini Cooper/bmw sent me a letter for voluntary replacement because my Mini copper 2003 had too many complaints with this issue. The car was running ok except for the power steering after the replacement I only drove about 70 miles because I was off from my school. The incident happened on july 15, 2013 approximately at 3:45 pm. I drove about 30 miles back from work. Parked the car in front of rite aid in rancho palos verdes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10525184, filed 2013-07, 114,975 miles“i Purchased the car in Dover Pa . INspection sticker had same milage as on car so i shoulda knew he slapped a sticker on . drove 150 miles dash lit ip like chrismas tree. 1st thing left window wont work , then left lock wont work had to lock from passenfger dide. then door wont open at all . have to get ou t passenger door . know that wont open have to put down passenger window pull handel to get out . car is possessed light work whren they want does all kinda crazt stuff . batter has problems . charge and still cant start it . and hatch locks so i cant get to battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #11493892, filed 2022-11“The contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper. In april of 2007, the ABS light illuminated twice and has remained lit ever since. The vehicle was still under warranty when the light first illuminated. Currently, the vehicle is no longer under warranty and the ABS has failed again. The current mileage was 76,200 and failure mileage was 72,500. Updated 09/10/07”
NHTSA complaint #10199043, filed 2007-08, 72,500 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper. Upon taking the vehicle in for an oil change, it was discovered that the driver side struts needed to be replaced. Approximately four months later, the passenger side strut needed to be replaced. The front and rear brakes were also replaced and the vehicle had an oil pan leak. The driver's and passenger side window motors failed and needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 12,900 and failure mileage was 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10244528, filed 2008-10, 10,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 8 | 14% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 MINI Cooper
159 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
89 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 MINI Cooper
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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