Two problems related to cooling fan have been reported for the 2006 Mini Cooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Mini Cooper based on all problems reported for the 2006 Cooper.
The contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to nick alexander Mini (6201 alameda st, los angeles, CA 90001) where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump, alternator, and radiator cooling fan failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 80,054.
The contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the power steering pump was replaced however the failure recurred the next day. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and unknown repairs were performed. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. On a separate occasion, the alternator failed and was not replaced. The contact mentioned that the engine cooling fan also failed to function, which caused the radiator to be replaced twice. The engine was replaced at a different time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.