2005 MINI Cooper S steering problems
212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 MINI Cooper S — 68% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the vehicle had lost power steering assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that a software update was performed on…”
filed Apr 16, 2025
“The contact owns a 2005 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V660000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”
filed Mar 24, 2022
“Battery light flashing, power steering cutting out intermittently while driving. Alternator and serpintine belt replaced but problem continues. Electric power steering seems to be draining electrical system.”
filed Sep 30, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic…Campaign 15V660000 · Oct 15, 2015
Related service bulletins
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 02 14 dated August 2014. SUBJECT Installation of Right-Hand Drive Steering Spindle in Left-Hand Drive Vehicle is No Longer Required. Left-hand drive steering spindles…
M320214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2016
Steering problems in other Cooper S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cooper S | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Cooper S | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Cooper S | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Cooper S | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 Cooper S | 48 | 26% |
| 2004 Cooper S | 210 | 85% |
| 2003 Cooper S | 129 | 59% |
| 2002 Cooper S | 57 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.