2004 MINI Cooper vs 2006 MINI Cooper
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 MINI Cooper | 2006 MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 282 | 200 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 42 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,768 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | MINI Cooper | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 238 | 53 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 111 |
| Power Train | 26 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 9 |
| Engine | 4 | 10 |
| Seats | 0 | 13 |
| Visibility | 7 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 71 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 58 |
2004 MINI Cooper
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.