2006 MINI Cooper S vs 2008 MINI Cooper S
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 MINI Cooper S | 2008 MINI Cooper S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 186 | 168 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 111 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 27–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,000 mi | 54,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | MINI Cooper S | MINI Cooper S |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 67 | 30 |
| Engine | 7 | 78 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 43 |
| Steering | 48 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 8 |
| Power Train | 22 | 9 |
| Seats | 15 | 2 |
| Visibility | 11 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 35 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 37 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2006 MINI Cooper S
2008 MINI Cooper S
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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.