CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (79 reports).
2005 Mini Cooper Convertible recalls
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The seat occupant detection mat under the front passenger seat may not work properly because of manufacturing, installation, and exposure problems.
Most common 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible problems
Problem areas named in the 96 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 79 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that she noticed a leak coming from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a power of steering hose leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V660000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
The transmission will cycle first through third and when it tries to go into 4th it slips and will not operate higher gears it caused me to lose my forward drive momentum as I was switching lanes and the car I was getting in front of almost ran into me.
My son drives this car and the power steering went out twice on him while driving. I need to get the pump replaced via the recall, but the nearest location is 200 miles from me. It is not safe to drive this car that far and I would have to drop it off and make another trip to pick it up. Towing that far would cost a small fortune. I called every number and was transferred to several people to help with this issue. They say they can not and won't help me till I get the car to a dealership to fix it. One person from Mini told me I might be able to go to a certified mechanic but when I asked the next person they said it had to be a dealership. I spent two days on the phone with several people f
The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V660000 (Steering). The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist failed. The dealer was made aware of the recall but informed the contact that they do not service recall repairs. The nearest dealer that was able to service the recall repair was located 177 miles away. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
POWER STEERING PUMP STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING TURNING IN A CITY STREET
2005 Mini Cooper Convertible questions
Does the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible: Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible?
Based on 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (79), Air Bags (7), Electrical System (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.