Mini Cooper S Convertible

2005–2009 only

152 classified complaints 2 recalls

2005–2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible models have 152 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 48,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mini Cooper S Convertible report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2005–2009 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 58 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 36 complaints

Median onset: 65,438 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 8 complaints

Median onset: 50,486 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 7 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 65,305 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 6 complaints

Median onset: 76,976 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 34,156 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 76,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2009 model years. See the full Mini Cooper S Convertible report for every year and full specs/safety data.