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WMWRE33526T••••••2006 Mini COOPER S
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2006 Mini COOPER S build (17 vs 4).
17on this build
156on the model
35builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 7Air Bags 7Power Train 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireDec 2012
Driving at 55 mph on parkway. Engine made clunk and lost power. Pulled car onto shoulder and started with white smoke under hood, progressing to black smoke and flame. Exited car at first sign of smoke. Car burned in engine compartment, moved into cabin. Final damage was a…
Engine And Engine CoolingcrashOct 2005
The contact owns a 2006 mini cooper model s. Three days after purchase at 130 miles the vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed while attempting to accelerate. Although the vehicle did not stall out completely, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer reprogrammed…
SteeringMar 2016
Was driving the car on local roads and all of a sudden had a loss of power and steering was extremely hard to steer/turn
Unknown Or OtherJun 2015
I own a 2006 mini cooper s, which I purchased new in october 2006. About a year ago, I noticed that after slowing by stepping off / releasing the gas pedal, the car would jerk forward - at the time, I did not think it was serious because it happened a few time and it was not…
Air BagsFeb 2015
I am on my 4th passenger seat mat since purchasing this vehicle new in january 2007. In april I found a manufacturer recall part 573 safety recall report 15V-205 that listed the vehicles affected by this recall. My vehicle was manufactured on nov 18, 2006 within the production…
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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 WMWRE33526TJ40539 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.