2003 MINI Cooper electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 MINI Cooper — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“No air or blower or heat to defog windshield. Water in driver-side foot well. Power steering intermittent fault. Engine continues running and panel gauge lights remain on with ignition off and key removed.”
filed Dec 31, 2023
“i Purchased the car in Dover Pa . INspection sticker had same milage as on car so i shoulda knew he slapped a sticker on . drove 150 miles dash lit ip like chrismas tree. 1st thing left window wont work , then left lock wont work had to lock from passenfger dide. then door wont open at all . have…”
filed Nov 17, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Mini: 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, 2015Mini: due to faulty dme software, the service engine lights comes on, including the check control message for motor force decrease. *ma
12 05 15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2015
Electrical System problems in other Cooper years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cooper | 5 | 18% |
| 2016 Cooper | 8 | 29% |
| 2015 Cooper | 10 | 18% |
| 2014 Cooper | 8 | 24% |
| 2013 Cooper | 19 | 40% |
| 2012 Cooper | 28 | 42% |
| 2011 Cooper | 36 | 44% |
| 2010 Cooper | 29 | 32% |
| 2009 Cooper | 24 | 16% |
| 2008 Cooper | 11 | 10% |
| 2007 Cooper | 25 | 22% |
| 2006 Cooper | 10 | 5% |
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.