Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 MINI Cooper has 7 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2015 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE HAD A NEW PROBLEM EVERY WEEK WITH THIS CAR. I TOOK IT TO THE CAR WASH JUST TO FIND OUT THAT T... |
| Jul 15, 2012 | STRUCTURE | RIGHT INSIDE DOOR RELEASE FAILED SO THAT PASSENGER COULD NOT OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. PASSENGER WOULD ... |
| Jul 4, 2012 | STRUCTURE | HINGE ON REAR HATCH BEGAN BENDING UNTIL DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AT ALL. FINALLY, THE HINGE FRACTURED AN... |
| Mar 13, 2012 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HINGE ON THE REAR HATCH FRACTUR... |
| Jun 29, 2010 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2005 MINI COOPER S WITH 42K MILES. DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. I CAN ONLY EXIT T... |
| Aug 1, 2009 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE. WHENEVER SHE PRESSED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE SUNR... |
| Aug 15, 2008 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | BOTH DOOR HANDLES ARE INOPERATIVE FROM THE INSIDE. DEALER PER PHONE CALL DIAGNOSED "COMMON PROBLEM" ... |