2003 MINI Cooper air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 MINI Cooper — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The warning for th epassenger airbag comes on, though apparently nothing is wromg with it. It seems to be a commmon problem that mini is aware off, puts people in danger, but doesnt do anything to fix the harness underneath the passenger seat, which they quote at 1200 to 1400 to repair their ill…”
filed May 12, 2019
“The dashboard airbag warning lamp is always illuminated. The dealer wants thousands to fix this problem even though other model years have been recalled. We don't know if the airbag will operate correctly in an emergency. *tr”
filed Apr 21, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Cooper years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cooper | 3 | 11% |
| 2016 Cooper | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 Cooper | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Cooper | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 Cooper | 12 | 26% |
| 2012 Cooper | 12 | 18% |
| 2011 Cooper | 18 | 22% |
| 2010 Cooper | 21 | 23% |
| 2009 Cooper | 62 | 41% |
| 2008 Cooper | 41 | 36% |
| 2007 Cooper | 47 | 41% |
| 2006 Cooper | 111 | 56% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 MINI Cooper
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.