2003 MINI Cooper S electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 MINI Cooper S — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mini cooper s. The contact stated that on three occasions, the mat occupancy sensor on the front passenger's seat was replaced due to the warning light being illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mini of birmingham located at 2001 tom williams way, birmingham, al 35210…”
filed Mar 31, 2020
“After battery went dead, replaced with new battery and shortly after air bag light illuminated. Had independent shop clear code in 2015 inspected harness found nothing out of ordinary. 3 days later air bag light returned. Now in february 2018 had mini of towson diagnose air bag light thinking the…”
filed Feb 5, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Programming a Replacement EGS Module with ISTA/P. Programming a replacement electronic transmission control module (EGS) with ISTA/P requires the manual entry of the correct target basic and programmed part numbers…
M240112 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 12, 2019Mini: because of the dme software, and a damaged clutch, the drivetrain malfunction check message appear. *ma
12 06 15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2015Mini: different faults activates engine malfunction and oil warning. *ma
11 06 15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2015Mini: faulty software causes the check control and engine power reduced light to appear. *ma
12 07 15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2015
Electrical System problems in other Cooper S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper S | 9 | 38% |
| 2012 Cooper S | 13 | 57% |
| 2011 Cooper S | 16 | 52% |
| 2010 Cooper S | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 Cooper S | 13 | 11% |
| 2008 Cooper S | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 Cooper S | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 Cooper S | 23 | 12% |
| 2005 Cooper S | 23 | 7% |
| 2004 Cooper S | 19 | 8% |
| 2002 Cooper S | 9 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 MINI Cooper S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.