MINI Cooper: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows	18
model years	2005–2010 (4)
data through	2026-09-20
method	/data/methodology#known-issues
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

mini.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2010 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005

Rows

year	cluster_id	label	component_code	complaint_count	date_range	source_complaint_count	reviewed_at
2010	mini-cooper-2010-frm-electrical-failure	Footwell control module electrical failure	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING	25	2019-09 → 2026-01	102	2026-09-07
2010	mini-cooper-2010-airbag-occupancy-sensor	Passenger airbag occupancy sensor failure	AIR BAGS	19	2012-04 → 2025-05	102	2026-09-07
2010	mini-cooper-2010-timing-chain-tensioner	Timing chain tensioner failure	ENGINE	26	2010-10 → 2025-07	102	2026-09-07
2010	mini-cooper-2010-exhaust-tailpipe-burn	Exhaust tailpipe burn contact injury	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4	2011-07 → 2013-08	102	2026-09-07
2007	mini-cooper-2007-frm-water-intrusion	Footwell control module (FRM) water intrusion	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	16	2023-09 → 2026-08	383	2026-09-20
2007	mini-cooper-2007-timing-chain-tensioner	Timing chain and tensioner failure	ENGINE	33	2013-04 → 2024-11	383	2026-09-20
2007	mini-cooper-2007-passenger-airbag-sensor	Passenger-seat airbag occupant-detection sensor fault	AIR BAGS	55	2013-12 → 2024-12	383	2026-09-20
2007	mini-cooper-2007-turbo-oil-line-leak	Turbocharger oil feed line leak	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	8	2013-04 → 2016-03	383	2026-09-20
2007	mini-cooper-2007-vacuum-pump-lockup	Vacuum pump lockup causing engine failure	ENGINE	6	2013-06 → 2020-04	383	2026-09-20
2007	mini-cooper-2007-power-steering-failure	Power steering failure	STEERING	7	2013-04 → 2019-05	383	2026-09-20
2007	mini-cooper-2007-thermostat-housing-leak	Thermostat housing leak and engine overheating	ENGINE	6	2013-04 → 2021-02	383	2026-09-20
2006	mini-cooper-2006-power-steering-pump-failure	Electric power steering pump failure	STEERING	66	2013-09 → 2025-02	413	2026-09-20
2006	mini-cooper-2006-airbag-mat-sensor-failure	Front passenger airbag occupant detection mat failure	AIR BAGS	100	2013-09 → 2023-03	413	2026-09-20
2006	mini-cooper-2006-automatic-transmission-failure	Automatic transmission slipping and hard shifting	POWER TRAIN	17	2013-10 → 2018-11	413	2026-09-20
2005	mini-cooper-2005-transmission-slipping-failure	Automatic transmission slipping or shifting failure	POWER TRAIN	7	2014-03 → 2022-02	843	2026-09-20
2005	mini-cooper-2005-power-steering-assist-loss	Loss of power steering assist while driving	STEERING	106	2013-12 → 2026-06	843	2026-09-20
2005	mini-cooper-2005-passenger-airbag-sensor-recall	Passenger seat occupant sensor / airbag light	AIR BAGS	39	2014-04 → 2018-11	843	2026-09-20
2005	mini-cooper-2005-power-steering-electrical-fire	Electric power steering pump overheating and smoke	STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7	2014-02 → 2020-09	843	2026-09-20

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — MINI Cooper [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini/cooper

@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mini_cooper_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: MINI Cooper},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mini/cooper}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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