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2005 MINI Cooper Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 MINI Cooper has 7 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-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

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 30, 2013SUSPENSION2005 MINI COOPER 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE: THE LEFT REAR UPPER AND LOWER (ORIGINAL/FACTORY) CONTROL ARMS (...
Apr 3, 2012SUSPENSIONRIGHT REAR LOWER TRAILING ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS NO IMPACT WITH ANY OBJECT, IT BROKE ON...
Sep 11, 2009SUSPENSIONI NOTICED ON THE FRONT OF A SET OF A BRAND NEW TIRES THE TREAD ON LEFT TIRE WAS WORN TO THE CORE A...
Sep 11, 2009SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENOTICED ON BRAND NEW TIRES THE TREAD ON LEFT TIRE WAS WORN TO THE CORE AND THE WAS SEPARATING FROM ...
Sep 16, 2008SUSPENSION,STRUCTURESTRUT TOWERS DEFORMED. THIS IS A RESULT OF STANDARD EQUIPMENT RUN FLAT TIRES HITTING POT HOLES. TH...
Nov 1, 2006SUSPENSIONCOMPLETE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER STRUT, STRUT TOWER, MOUNT AND LOWER CONTROL ARM...
Jul 24, 2006SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE(1) I RECENTLY TRADED MY 2003 MINI COOPER IN FOR A 2005 MINI COOPER S AT A PRIVATE DEALERSHIP. (2) ...

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