Does the 2006 MINI Cooper S have steering problems?

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 MINI Cooper S, 26% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.

Which MINI Cooper S year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 MINI Cooper S has the most steering complaints (212), compared with 48 for the 2006.

Is there a steering recall for the 2006 MINI Cooper S?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 MINI Cooper S is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 MINI Cooper S Steering Problems

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 MINI Cooper S, 26% of all 186 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 19 Cooper S model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 4 fires. Median mileage at failure: 62,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 48; 26% of 186
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 MINI Cooper S steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2010, latest Jan 14, 2020.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Jan 2020; peak Apr 2012 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2006 MINI Cooper S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Cooper S model year

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

2005212 (68%)
200648 (26%)
20077 (3%)
20081 (1%)
20091 (1%)
20101 (2%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20161 (11%)
20170 (0%)
20191 (20%)
20201 (20%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 MINI Cooper S have steering problems?: NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 MINI Cooper S, 26% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.
Which MINI Cooper S year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 MINI Cooper S has the most steering complaints (212), compared with 48 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 MINI Cooper S?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 MINI Cooper S is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.