What is the fuel economy of a 2005 MINI Cooper S?

EPA figures for the 2005 MINI Cooper S reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2005 MINI Cooper S?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 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 2005 MINI Cooper S?

Owners have filed 383 complaints with NHTSA for the 2005 MINI Cooper S, most often about: Steering, Air Bags, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

MINI · 2005

2005 MINI Cooper S

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	22	29	24	370
1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Premium	21	29	24	370

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 15V205000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not functi

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

383 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 31 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Steering 215 Air Bags 78 Electrical System 24

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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.