2002 MINI Cooper S air bags problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 MINI Cooper S — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mini cooper s. While driving at 60 mph and attempting to avoid hitting an animal, the steering wheel seized without warning and the vehicle struck the animal. The air bags did not deploy; however, the air bag warning light illuminated. A police report was not filed and…”
filed Nov 23, 2015
“The airbag sensor in the seat cushion has failed and a warning light now permanently shows on the instrument panel. The passenger airbag may not function as designed. Updated 11/25/15*lj updated 2/5/2016 *js updated 11/07/2017*cn”
filed Jul 7, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Cooper S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper S | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 Cooper S | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 Cooper S | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 Cooper S | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 Cooper S | 17 | 14% |
| 2008 Cooper S | 30 | 18% |
| 2007 Cooper S | 28 | 11% |
| 2006 Cooper S | 67 | 36% |
| 2005 Cooper S | 71 | 23% |
| 2004 Cooper S | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 Cooper S | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 MINI Cooper S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.