Mini COOPER CONVERTIBLE electrical problems
16 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
173 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
65,125 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 145 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
16 of 173 complaints match this topic (9.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10379750 · 2011-01-31 (January 31, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY, WHICH STOPPED THE LOUD NOISE THAT SHE WAS HEARING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE …
Owner-reported narrative. 69,998 miles reported. Look up ODI 10379750 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10436351 · 2011-11-18 (November 18, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS WITH AND WITHOUT PASSENGERS SEATED IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A WIRING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 34,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10436351 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10442431 · 2012-01-04 (January 4, 2012)
MY 2005 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AFTER A SHORT TRIP, NOT RUNNING. I CAME OUT OF A STORE AND SAW SMOKE POURING OUT FROM ALL AROUND THE HOOD AREA. I RAISED THE HOOD AND THE SMOKE BEGAN TO SUBSIDE. SMELLED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS WARNING OF ANY KIND. THE REPAIRS INCLUDE THE ALTERNATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP, RESERVOIR, POWER STEERING PUMP FAN. AT A TOTAL OUT OF POCKET OF $1900.00. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10442431 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10444328 · 2012-01-18 (January 18, 2012)
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED AND LOST STEERING ABILITY. THE RELAY FOR THE COOLING FAN REMAINED IN THE CLOSED POSITION CAUSING THE BATTERY TO FAIL. I HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND BATTERY. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED.
Owner-reported narrative. 103,320 miles reported. Look up ODI 10444328 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10453158 · 2012-03-26 (March 26, 2012)
POWER STEERING STARTED FAILING APPROX. 3000 MILE AGO, AT LOWER SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL. NEEDED TO RESTART THE CAR TO HAVE POWER WORK AGAIN. FINALLY THE POWER STEERING FAN WOULD STAY ON WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. TOOK THE CAR TO MINI DEALERSHIP, TECHNICIAN WAS APPROX. 30 FEET FROM CAR AND HE HAD A DIAGNOSIS . POWER STEERING PUMP HAD FAILED AND SO DID THE POWER STEERING FAN UNIT. SINCE THE CAR DID NOT PROPERLY SHUT DOWN I HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. I HAD CONTACTED MINI USA WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTED AND THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYT…
Owner-reported narrative. 68,549 miles reported. Look up ODI 10453158 at NHTSA ↗