Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Mini Cooper S
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Mini Cooper S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 186 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V205000 Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 67 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 15 complaints
- Seats 15 complaints
Of the 186 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 186 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Mini Cooper S has an average reliability rating due to a moderate number of complaints. While there is only one recall campaign, involving airbags, the data shows significant complaints about the airbags and steering. The limited recall actions suggest that while there are issues, they may not be widespread.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| steering | 70,000–120,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations
- Battery checks
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Steering stiffness
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine oil leaks
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Mini Cooper S at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.