2005 MINI Cooper air bags problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 MINI Cooper — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front driver seat occupant detection mat doesn't seem to be working correctly as it doesn't detect sometimes when there is an occupant. Second issue is the cvt transmission of this vehicle. I get a jerking motion every now and then and found a class action lawsuit linked with these transmissions. I…”
filed Jul 11, 2016
“Power steering problems, air bag off and on, clutch went out near accident, electrical issues(many) windows up and down on their own, ever brake not working properly numerous items I have them detailed on paper”
filed Nov 4, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat…Campaign 15V205000 · Apr 6, 2015
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 2005 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.