MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible

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2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible
RENDERED 2026-10-31T13:43:46.386Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
61
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

64% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 61 complaints 2005 61 2006: 36 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012
2005: 61 complaints 2005 61 2006: 36 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012
2005: 61 complaints 2005 61 2006: 36 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012

2005: 61 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200561
200636
20078
20087
20099
201010
20114
20123

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

64% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Driving approx. 15 miles - mostly interstate - to attend a friend's birthday dinner. While pulling into the parking lot, lost power steering and all indicator warning lights started flashing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-11

Power steering pump on my daughter's car caught on fire about three (3) weeks ago while she was stopped at a red light, luckily she thought enough and turned the car off so the damage was only to the power steering pump and wiring harness .

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-11

My brother was driving my 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible when he smelled wires burning and smoke, went to pull over and the car was hard to control.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-30

Air bags

25% · 15 reports

Power train

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission.

Engine and engine cooling

5% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system.

Structure

3% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2011-05-04Engineering analysisClosed 2016-01-05 Loss of power steering assist
  2. R
    2015-10-12Air bags15V205000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V205000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.