2006 MINI Cooper engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 18 complaints for the 2006 MINI Cooper, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contact was reaching over the rear of the vehicle in the trunk when her leg was burned by the muffler. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine inspection. The dealer advised that the brackets which held the muffler in place had rusted, allowing the muffler to hang. The dealer advised that the vehicle would not pass emissions without repairing the muffler. The vehicle was in the process of having the muffler brackets replaced.
I have an '06 mini cooper and never had any engine/transmission issues prior to today. All scheduled maintenance was done by the mini dealer. Today leaving to go to work, I started the car, put my seat belt on, checked the mirrors, rolled down the windows, put the car gear in "d" and started moving forward out a parking lot, and after a few seconds while driving, the car lost all acceleration and came to a stop. Then the car won't reverse nor move forward while in any gear.
Other problems reported for the 2006 MINI Cooper
- Air bags 114 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints