2006 Mini Cooper steering problems
The 2006 Mini Cooper has 53 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
53
Steering complaints
21%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 2006 Mini Cooper have?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 2006 Mini Cooper steering — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.