2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible vs 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible
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 | 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible | 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 24 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 63,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | MINI Cooper S Convertible | MINI Cooper S Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 37 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 18 |
| Power Train | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 1 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 8 |
2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible
2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible
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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.