Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 2003 Mini Cooper S.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems |
Tl the contact owns a 2003 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that on three occasions the mat occupancy sensor on the front passenger's seat was replaced due to the warning light being illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Mini of birmingham located at (2001 tom williams way, birmingham, al 35210, 205-267-4505. The contact was informed that the mat sensor needed to be replaced at a cost of $1,200. The contact was also informed that the part may also be available at the local junkyard. The mat sensor was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact was informed that the seat should be replaced which was still pending. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.