Mini Cooper Convertible owners have reported 17 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery dead (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Instrument Panel Failure problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Battery problems |
While lowering the convertible top on my Mini Cooper Convertible, the trunk partition was not fully in place. Normally, the vehicle will prevent the roof from operating or provide a notification if the partition is not correctly positioned. Read details...
After I turned my car off, a noise like a fan kept running. It drained the battery causing me to get my car jumped. Then power steering went out, and when I arrived home after struggling to turn vehicle and operate safely, the fan did it again, after 5 minutes battery was dead. Read details...
My 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible was parked in a parking lot after a short trip, not running. I came out of a store and saw smoke pouring out from all around the hood area. I raised the hood and the smoke began to subside. Smelled like an electrical fire. There was no previous warning of any kind. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Mini cooper s convertible. The contact stated while driving she had noticed that the instrument panel had malfunctioned which caused the contact to not be able to know the correct speed she was driving and the odometer needles were jumping intermittently. Read details...
2005 Mini Cooper Convertible does not turn off even after key is removed. Safety issue potential with their drive-by-wire ignition? dealer said it is caused by wire harness and/or rear tail light connection. Car may be unsafe? Read details...