2006 MINI Cooper S engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 MINI Cooper S — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brand new vehicle was towed in for repair at 7,308 miles 1/27/10 vehicle was brought in for service due to misfires 1/27/810. Mini service cleaned fuel system and provided "courtesy" first time injector service. Vehicle was returned to me and brought back the next day for the same misfire faults…”
filed Feb 12, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper s. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 5 mph. Upon restart, the vehicle would operate as normal. The contact also stated that the steering wheel would intermittently seize. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no…”
filed Jan 25, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Cooper S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Cooper S | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Cooper S | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 Cooper S | 15 | 13% |
| 2008 Cooper S | 43 | 26% |
| 2007 Cooper S | 79 | 32% |
| 2005 Cooper S | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Cooper S | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Cooper S | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 Cooper S | 5 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.