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WMWRE33506T••••••2006 Mini COOPER S
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2006 Mini COOPER S build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
156on the model
35builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 9Seats 3Steering 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsMay 2018
I have a 2006 mini cooper s. Airbags replaced due to recall (2015 or 2016) at mini dealership. Now, may 15, 2018, seatbelt/airbag red light on on console. No airbag light on near mirror. Nothing on passenger seat - I am belted when I drive. This happens as I turn on ignition and…
Power TrainAug 2012
The transmission has failed at 66k miles - as I am researching this problem, I can see that many people have had premature transmission failures with their mini cooper and bmw has not been willing to address the problem. The cost to us will be approximately $10,000 to repair
SteeringMay 2011
Sudden complete loss of power steering. Several days after the original battery failed and was replaced, there was a continuing sound like a fan or electric motor running constantly. This noise continued until the power steering ceased completely during a parking maneuver. After…
Air BagsMay 2017
The contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. While driving 20 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V205000 (air bags). The approximate…
Air BagsJul 2015
The contact owns a 2006 mini cooper. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V205000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WMWRE33506TL24782 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.