2005 MINI Cooper vs 2007 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 | 2005 MINI Cooper | 2007 MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 372 | 115 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 96 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–28 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,250 mi | 64,845 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | MINI Cooper | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 276 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 47 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 25 |
| Engine | 6 | 30 |
| Power Train | 25 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 11 |
| Seats | 7 | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 86 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 19 | 15 |
| Stalling | 7 | 12 |
| Overheating | 7 | 5 |
| Battery drain | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
2005 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.