2006 MINI Cooper Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 200 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 MINI Cooper, 2% of the 200 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.
“Car accident cause problems , having problems with clutch / flywheel was repaired one time drive slow won't move fast. Not steering , has leakage , damage dents on right side front end paint damages, not right color. Back bumper damage scratches , hatchback lock needs be replaced. Wheels damage lt rt . Abs symptom light on, airbag light on, front rear hood light on problems not closing. In motion street .”
NHTSA complaint #11269812, filed 2019-10, 141,342 miles“70k and on my third serpentine belt ,battery light goes on and incredibly hard to steer left or right and car dies. When the belt shreds or breaks the car dies and only moves at below 5 MPH ,only warning is a battery light ... People buying this car for teens dont ! Had to replace transmission at 30 k ... If you buy this car used with low mileage get the transmission checked . Note : transmission check requires the engine to be pulled out and will cost $500.00 oil pan constantly leaks. If vw is bad bmw /Mini Cooper is worse and getting away with highway robbery . …”
NHTSA complaint #10787265, filed 2015-10, 30,000 miles“Loud and persistent whinning noise from power steering pump, intermittent power steering failure. Had past problems with the power steering fan (june 2011).”
NHTSA complaint #10477177, filed 2012-09, 82,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 29% |
| 2022 | 2 | 33% |
| 2019 | 4 | 33% |
| 2018 | 2 | 25% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 11% |
| 2012 | 8 | 12% |
| 2011 | 6 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 9% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 MINI Cooper
111 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 MINI Cooper
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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