Before buying a used 2006 MINI Cooper, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2006 MINI Cooper 2-DR. w/SAB
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Cooper — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Cooper Convertible — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Cooper Convertible — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| Cooper S — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Sup Charg | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| Cooper S — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Sup Charg | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
413 complaints filed with NHTSA (13 involving a crash, 17 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.