Air Bag Related Problems of the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible. The number one most common problem is related to the warning light on (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mini Cooper Convertible


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible

The Warning Light On problem

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.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Seat sensor for the passenger air bag child disabling feature failed and required replacement of the entire seat. Dealer estimate was $1300 for the replacement seat and labor. Dealer admitted that it has been a common occurrence in several BMW models. The car only has 32000 miles on it.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

The front passenger seat weight sensor for airbag activation failed. Due to this, the front passenger airbag will not deploy in an accident. The only fix is a $2000 replacement of the entire front passenger seat.   Read details...


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