2003 MINI Cooper problems by component
320 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MINI Cooper, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 159 | 50% | 81,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 89 | 28% | 70,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 26 | 8% | 74,100 mi |
| Visibility → | 23 | 7% | 35,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 22 | 7% | 10,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Engine | 7 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.