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2003 MINI Cooper Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 MINI Cooper has 4 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 MINI Cooper

Steering
288
Powertrain
88
Visibility
52
Engine
29
Electrical
19
Airbags
13
Suspension
10
Tires
8
Other
7
Speed Control
6
Structure
6
Fuel System
4
Brakes
4

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 31, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2003 MINI COOPER S WITH LOW 70 THOUSAND MILES COUGH FIRE ON JANUARY 31 2011 AROUND 4 AM IN THE MORNI...
Apr 16, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MINI COOPER. IN APRIL OF 2007, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE AND HAS R...
Oct 21, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1) GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM RIGHT REAR CORNER OF THE CAR WHILE BRAKING. 2) UPON INSPECTION,...
Dec 23, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCOMPLETE FAILURE OF THE INTERNAL CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK, RESULTING IN BLOWN ELECTRONICS, SERVICE EN...

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