2005 MINI Cooper S Engine Problems
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 MINI Cooper S, 5% of all 314 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest engine complaint count among 19 Cooper S model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 5 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 66,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 17
- 5% of 314
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 66,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 MINI Cooper S engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 19, 2009, latest Mar 12, 2020.
Engine recalls for the 2005 MINI Cooper S
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Cooper S model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 MINI Cooper S have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 MINI Cooper S, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 66,000 miles.
- Which MINI Cooper S year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2007 MINI Cooper S has the most engine complaints (176), compared with 17 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 MINI Cooper S?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 MINI Cooper S is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.