2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper S Convertible years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Cooper S Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (18 complaints, 50%), typically at around 59,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 36owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 18 | 50% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 17% | 65,010 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 14% | 76,952 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 14% | 53,650 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 8% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 8% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 34,156 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 77,102 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 34,156 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 76,995 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 8,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible recalls (1)
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Air bags:frontal
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
Risk: An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
Fix: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE HOME. MINI OF ST. LOUIS (40 SUNNEN DR, MAPLEWOOD, MO 63143, [redacted]) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED AND…
Passenger side seat airbag sensor (recall 15v-205, oc3 seat occupancy mat) in my 2006 mini cooper s convertible has failed. The passenger side airbag light on dash and overhead stay lit at all times. Recall issued by mini in 2015 covering exact problem described for same make and model for years…
I bought my 2006 mini cooper s convertible for $9,393 in november 2016 . When driving it home from the dealership i heard some noise, so i stopped at a foreign auto service and was told the clutch and transmission was going out. I called the dealership, but they refused to help, so i had them…
6 speed automatic transmission failed catastrophically after 82,000 miles. This in spite of proper dealer recommended mainainance. Cost to repair was the same as the value of the vehicle.
I put the heated seat on while driving, and the driver's seat caught fire. This with less then 50,000 miles and a cost of almost $1000. I had to pull into a gas station and put out the smoking seat with water. I've complained to mini cooper usa, with no results.
Other MINI Cooper S Convertible years
← 2005 Cooper S Convertible · 2007 Cooper S Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Cooper S Convertible | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Cooper S Convertible | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Cooper S Convertible | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 Cooper S Convertible | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 Cooper S Convertible | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 Cooper S Convertible | 8 | 2 |
| 2006 | 36 | 1 |
| 2005 Cooper S Convertible | 61 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
Owners most often report air bags, seats, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper S Convertible model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.