Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2005 Mini Cooper S. The number one most common problem is related to the door (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door problems | |
| Structure problems |
2005 Mini Cooper S with 42k miles. Driver side door fails to open from the inside. I can only exit the car by using the outside door handle which requires opening the window. If an emergency occurs which requires rapid exit from the car and there was a failure of the electrical system I would not Read details...
Strut towers deformed. This is a result of standard equipment run flat tires hitting pot holes. The fix is a reinforcing plate attached to the top of the strut tower. Either the run flats should not have been available or the strut towers should have been of sufficient strength. Read details...