2003 MINI Cooper engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 27 complaints for the 2003 MINI Cooper, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mini cooper s. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact noticed smoke emitting from under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle and found a fire had erupted in the engine area and under the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not inspected for the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
When the vehicle took off from a stop, at times the vehicle lost power.. Lost of throttle control, engine braking effect in first gear slows car rapidly while traffic is bearing down
Other problems reported for the 2003 MINI Cooper
- Steering 162 complaints
- Transmission 59 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints