Air Bag Related Problems of the 2008 Mini Cooper S

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 2008 Mini Cooper S. The number one most common problem is related to the warning light on (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag (seven problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mini Cooper S


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2008 Mini Cooper S

The Warning Light On problem

Passenger side airbag seat mat is defective. Just stopped working. Cost to replace is over $2000. So, the warning light for defective airbag sensor remains on.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

Warning message for seat belt tension/air bag malfunction and both lights are on. The vehicle has 40+ thousand miles on it, I am a second owner. This problem just started on may 29, 2020. No accidents for this vehicle.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

The front passenger seat occupant detection mat sensor has failed. The front passenger air bag is not activate in a crash when the seat is occupied. Recalls active for this exact issue for the same make in other years and models are currently recalled however others are excluded.   Read details...


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