Does the 2006 MINI Cooper have steering problems?

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 MINI Cooper, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 76,602 miles.

Which MINI Cooper year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 MINI Cooper has the most steering complaints (276), compared with 53 for the 2006.

Is there a steering recall for the 2006 MINI Cooper?

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

2006 MINI Cooper Steering Problems

NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 MINI Cooper, 27% of all 200 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 76,602 miles.

Steering complaints: 53; 27% of 200
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 76,602 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 MINI Cooper steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 12, 2010, latest Feb 5, 2025.

53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Feb 2025; peak Sep 2013 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2006 MINI Cooper

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Cooper model year

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

2005276 (74%)
200653 (27%)
20074 (3%)
20084 (3%)
20094 (3%)
20101 (1%)
20113 (4%)
20121 (2%)
20131 (2%)
20142 (6%)
20152 (4%)
20161 (4%)
20171 (4%)
20180 (0%)
20194 (33%)
20201 (14%)
20211 (14%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 MINI Cooper have steering problems?: NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 MINI Cooper, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 76,602 miles.
Which MINI Cooper year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 MINI Cooper has the most steering complaints (276), compared with 53 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 MINI Cooper?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 MINI Cooper is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.