Does the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible have steering problems?

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 61% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 65,188 miles.

Which MINI Cooper S Convertible year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible has the most steering complaints (37), compared with 37 for the 2005.

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

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

2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible Steering Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 61% of all 61 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 8 Cooper S Convertible model years. These complaints report 4 fires. Median mileage at failure: 65,188 miles.

Steering complaints: 37; 61% of 61
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 65,188 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 9, 2011, latest Jun 2, 2026.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2011 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Cooper S Convertible model year

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

200537 (61%)
20065 (14%)
20071 (13%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20101 (10%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible have steering problems?: NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 61% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 65,188 miles.
Which MINI Cooper S Convertible year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible has the most steering complaints (37), compared with 37 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 MINI Cooper S Convertible is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.