Does the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible have steering problems?

NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible, 78% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,500 miles.

Which MINI Cooper Convertible year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible has the most steering complaints (75), compared with 75 for the 2005.

Is there a steering recall for the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 MINI Cooper Convertible Steering Problems

NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible, 78% of all 96 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 8 Cooper Convertible model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 74,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 75; 78% of 96
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 74,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 10, 2009, latest Mar 8, 2023.

75 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q2 to 2023 Q1; peak 2011 Q1 (11).

Steering recalls for the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Cooper Convertible model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200575 (78%)
200610 (37%)
20070 (0%)
20082 (22%)
20091 (6%)
20160 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible have steering problems?: NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible, 78% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,500 miles.
Which MINI Cooper Convertible year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible has the most steering complaints (75), compared with 75 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 MINI Cooper Convertible is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.