Mini Cooper owners have reported 2 problems related to sensor occupant classification front passenger (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mini Cooper based on all problems reported for the Cooper.
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the passenger occupant sensor light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the mat switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer that there was a recall for the mat switch however, neither the VIN nor the vehicle was included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
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The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the air bag mat sensor on the passenger’s side needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Warning Light On problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems | |
| Sensor Occupant Classification Front Passenger problems | |
| Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems | |
| Passenger Side Frontal problems |