2003 MINI Cooper Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 320 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,592miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 MINI Cooper, 1% of the 320 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,592 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.
“The car stalls(reduces speed 0-10mph) it may shut completely down at times this has been the same consistent problem since date of purchase the used car dealership has been informed of this problem since dop and for a moment I thought the problem had been solved but it turned out to be a recall on the power steering pump which was replaced back in july-aug 2013. The Mini dealer also, thought they found the source of the problem but consistently just charged me monies for problem that never turned out to be the source so I stopped going to them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733361, filed 2015-07, 66,009 miles“The car, a 2003 Mini copper, suddenly slowed down while I applied brake in a evening traffic that was slowing down near a light/signal. It felt like a stall and a loss of power. My foot was on the brake, and on confusion, I tried to adjust the pressure on the brake. At that point, the car's power came back and the car rolled forward and hit the trailer hitch of the truck in front of me, causing a 2' dent and crack on the front bumper. Fortunately, it was a low-speed impact and did not cause any personal injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #10399444, filed 2011-05, 53,176 miles“The contact stated under normal conditions, the accelerator broke from the stock and flopped about loosely. Although the pedal did not completely separate, the contact managed to drive the vehicle to the dealer by applying pressure to the anchored stock that holds the accelerator pedal. The dealer suggested the accelerator pedal sustained excessive wear due to abuse by the driver. The service department replaced the accelerator pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10149907, filed 2006-02, 14,500 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 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 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
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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