116 problems have been reported for the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering with 79 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (7 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering | |
| Electrical System | |
| Air Bag | |
| Power Train | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Seats | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Structure | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Equipment | |
| Suspension | |
| Service Brakes |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible in 2005.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mini Cooper Convertible, the following table can be used to compare the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible with the Mini Cooper Convertible from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2005 Cooper Convertible is 116 while the average number of problems reported for the 5 model years of the Mini Cooper Convertible is 38.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2009 Cooper Convertible | |
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| 2006 Cooper Convertible | |
| 2005 Cooper Convertible |