Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 MINI Cooper has 4 recalls, 537 complaints.
4
Recalls
537
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V660000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible v...
08E050000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER ...
09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
03V086000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS TO THE CHASSIS MAY FAIL. THE HEAD (TOP) OF THE SCREW SECURING THIS CONNECTION MAY ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 MINI Cooper w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steeri... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | STEERING | 68k miles on a 2003 mini cooper s and the power steering pump is whining. I feel as if this may be r... |
| Dec 26, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | No air or blower or heat to defog windshield. Water in driver-side foot well. Power steering intermi... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper S equipped with Falken Tires, Tire Line: Sincera SN250 A/S, Tire... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES | i Purchased the car in Dover Pa . INspection sticker had same milage as on car so i shoulda knew he ... |
| Oct 4, 2022 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V... |
| Nov 5, 2021 | STEERING | My 2003 Mini Cooper was affected by the 2015 electrohydraulic steering assistance recall. Mini did ... |
| Jun 30, 2021 | TIRES | While driving on I-81 to NY state, I experienced serious tire vibration followed by tire loss of air... |
| Jun 30, 2021 | TIRES | While driving on I-81 to NY state, I experienced serious tire vibration followed by tire loss of air... |
| May 10, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph and ... |
| Jul 1, 2020 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I WAS STARTING MY VEHICLE AND IT MADE A BAD KNOCKING NOISE THEN IT WAS LIKE CRUNCHING NOISE SO I STO... |
| Jan 15, 2020 | STEERING | IN MOTION.. THE POWER STEERING WHEEL FEELS TO HARD TO TURN OPERATE;I CHECK THE VIN# NUMBER AND APPEA... |
| Sep 10, 2019 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED ... |
| Jul 10, 2019 | STEERING | BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR 16 YR OLD DAUGHTER. STEERING WAS CUTTING OUT WHILE DRIVING TOOK CAR TO MINI OF D... |
| Mar 13, 2019 | STEERING | POWER STEERING FAILURE - INTERMITTENT AND DURING MOTION, MINI DEALERSHIP PROVIDED RECORDS THAT THE C... |
| Mar 8, 2019 | STEERING | OCCASIONALLY THE STEERING OVER MY MINI COOPER S IS BECOMING VERY HARD. IT SEEMS LIKE THE POWER STEER... |
| Feb 20, 2019 | STEERING | POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING |
| Dec 25, 2018 | STEERING | DRIVING NORMALLY ON CITY PAVED ROAD STARTED TO MAKE TURN ON SIDE STREET AND LOST TOTAL STEERING CON... |
| Aug 8, 2018 | AIR BAGS | THE WARNING FOR TH EPASSENGER AIRBAG COMES ON, THOUGH APPARENTLY NOTHING IS WROMG WITH IT. IT SEEMS ... |
| Jun 20, 2018 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND AN AB... |