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2003 MINI Cooper S

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 22 31 25 355

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 15V660000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.

Campaign 03V086000

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS TO THE CHASSIS MAY FAIL. THE HEAD (TOP) OF THE SCREW SECURING THIS CONNECTION MAY BREAK. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE SCREW WILL STILL HOLD THE STRUT IN PLACE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

258 complaints filed by owners for this model year (16 involving a crash, 28 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Steering 133 Visibility 33 Electrical System 14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2003 MINI Cooper S?

EPA figures for the 2003 MINI Cooper S reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2003 MINI Cooper S?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 MINI Cooper S. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2003 MINI Cooper S?

Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 MINI Cooper S, most often about: Steering, Visibility, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.