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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WMWRE33596T••••••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 fire
Most reportedAir Bags 8Steering 7Power Train 4Seats 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringfireMay 2015
Parked my car with a valet. Returned in an hour. It would not start. There was a smell as if something had burned. They jump started my car. As I began to drive the power steering was out. Immediately drove it to my car repair shop. By the time that I had traveled the 2 miles,…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2019
There is a constant fuel / gasoline smell in my car and outside the vehicle. No visible leaks. The smell is constant
Air BagsAug 2014
The passenger air bag sensor stopped working. Now, even when there is someone in the passenger seat, the airbag is deactivated. The air bag sensor in the seat needs to work in order for the airbags to deploy-- and all of these systems are down due to a faulty sensor!
Power TrainJan 2014
La transmision esta fallando,cuando llega a las 2100 RPM el siguiente cambio o sea la 4ta cambio no entra o tarda en entrar lo q pasa es entonces suben las RPM y se acelera est es constante ,en las primeros minutos trabaja bien luego de unos cuantos minutos de rodar esque…
SteeringSep 2018
Power steering pump failing, creating a loud whine when running (moving, and stationary)
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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 WMWRE33596TL20651 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.