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2005 MINI Cooper Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 MINI Cooper has 4 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 MINI Cooper

Steering
599
Airbags
120
Powertrain
41
Electrical
27
Engine
17
Structure
7
Suspension
7
Other
6
Brakes
4
Latches & Locks
4
Visibility
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Latches & Locks Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 1, 2012LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR ...
Mar 16, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTRUNK DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING AROUND 50MPH. ITEMS IN TRUNK FLEW OUT. ANOTHER DRIVER PULLED UP ALON...
Dec 27, 2010LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDL...
Sep 2, 2009LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. DOOR WOULD ONLY OPEN MANUALLY WITH A KEY FROM THE OUTSIDE OF VEHI...

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