2005 MINI COOPER S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
383
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MINI COOPER S
The 2005 MINI COOPER S has received a total of 383 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (205 complaints), Air Bags (62 complaints), and Electrical System (22 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 MINI COOPER S
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 MINI COOPER S, potentially affecting up to 177,818 vehicles.
Recall 15V660000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 86,018 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 10, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when...
View full details →Recall 15V205000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 91,800 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not...
Consequence: An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 MINI COOPER S
383 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MINI COOPER S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the vehicle had lost power steering assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that a software update was performed on the back over prevention camera. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V660000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 175,830.
The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V660000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact also stated that he was advised by the dealer that he had to pay out of pocket for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
BATTERY LIGHT FLASHING, POWER STEERING CUTTING OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ALTERNATOR AND SERPINTINE BELT REPLACED BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SEEMS TO BE DRAINING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
BATTERY LIGHT FLASHING, POWER STEERING CUTTING OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ALTERNATOR AND SERPINTINE BELT REPLACED BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SEEMS TO BE DRAINING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MINI COOPER S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE POWER STEERING CEASED WITHOUT WARNING UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V660000 (STEERING) AS POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. MINI OF DES MOINES LOCATED AT (9900 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50325) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Safety Rating for the 2005 MINI COOPER S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MINI COOPER S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MINI COOPER S
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 MINI COOPER S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M240112 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Programming a Replacement EGS Module with ISTA/P. Programming a replacement electronic transmission control module (EGS) with ISTA/P requires the manual entry of the correct target basic and programmed part numbers. Programming concept.
SIM-11-03-08 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
MINI: TURBOCHARGER FAILURE; OIL SUPPLY LINE BLOCKAGE. LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AND TURBOCHARGER NOISE. *PE UPDATED 8/16/11. *PE
SI-M-51-09-08 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
MINI: REAR SPLIT DOOR OPENING PROBLEMS. ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR SPLIT DOORS INTERMITTENTLY HAVE FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS. THE DOOR(S) MAY NOT UNLATCH WHEN THE LEVER ON THE HANDLE IS PULLED OR THE LATCH MAY RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT BEING PULLED. *PE UPDATED 7/10/09. *PE
SI-M-13-01-08 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
MINI: FUEL ODOR FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP (HDP) AND/OR THE LOW PRESSURE SUPPLY HOSE CONNECTION CAN ALLOW FUEL SEEPAGE, RESULTING IN THE FUEL ODOR. *PE
SI M64-02-08 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MINI: DRIVER FOOTWELL AREA BECOMES HOT. THE HEARTER CORE PIPES ARE POORLY INSULATED. MODEL R56. *PE
SI M64-02-08 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
MINI: DRIVER FOOTWELL AREA BECOMES HOT. THE HEARTER CORE PIPES ARE POORLY INSULATED. MODEL R56. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MINI COOPER S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MINI COOPER S
- 2001 MINI COOPER S — 0 complaints
- 2002 MINI COOPER S — 105 complaints
- 2003 MINI COOPER S — 258 complaints
- 2004 MINI COOPER S — 279 complaints
- 2005 MINI COOPER S (current)
- 2006 MINI COOPER S — 243 complaints
- 2007 MINI COOPER S — 300 complaints
- 2008 MINI COOPER S — 197 complaints
- 2009 MINI COOPER S — 151 complaints
- 2010 MINI COOPER S — 78 complaints
Other MINI Models
- MINI COOPER — 2,830 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 212 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 180 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CLUBMAN — 171 total complaints
- MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN — 161 total complaints
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 145 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN — 119 total complaints
- MINI CLUBMAN — 92 total complaints