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NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2005 MINI Cooper[1]. The same record shows 0 recalls for this year[2].

0owner complaints[1]
24–28MPG combined (EPA)[3]

Most reported problems

There are no complaint groups to describe for this year. NHTSA lists 0 complaints, and none mention a crash, a fire or injuries[1].

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2005 Cooper[2].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Cooper, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[4] 23 / 31 / 26 $3,150
Cooper, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[3] 24 / 33 / 28 $2,950
Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[5] 23 / 30 / 25 $3,300
Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[6] 24 / 32 / 27 $3,050
Cooper S, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[7] 22 / 29 / 24 $3,400
Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[8] 22 / 29 / 24 $3,400
Cooper S, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[9] 21 / 29 / 24 $3,400
Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[10] 21 / 29 / 24 $3,400

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
COOPER 2DR CONVERTIBLE FWD[11] 143 in 67 in 56 in 97 in 2,701 lb
COOPER CLASSIC/COOPER 2DR HATCH FWD[12] 143 in 67 in 56 in 97 in 2,524 lb
COOPER S 2DR CONVERTIBLE FWD[13] 144 in 67 in 56 in 96 in 2,844 lb
COOPER S 2DR HATCH FWD[14] 144 in 67 in 56 in 97 in 2,679 lb

How 2005 compares with other years

2002: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20022003: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20032004: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20042005: 0 complaints, 0 recalls020052026: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Cooper model year. The 2005 is highlighted[2].
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NHTSA's counts for the Cooper show 0 complaints and 0 recalls for 2005[2]. Among the 26 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2005 and 1 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2002 (0) and the most are for 2026 (3)[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2005 Cooper?

The record for this year is empty. NHTSA has 0 complaints and 0 recalls on file[1][2]. That is a good sign, but it is not proof of a car without faults. Complaints are unverified reports, and an empty record can also mean few owners filed one. Check the car itself before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems of the 2005 MINI Cooper?
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints for this year[1].
Does the 2005 MINI Cooper have any recalls?
The by-year record shows 0 recalls[2]. See the Recalls section for the list built from NHTSA data.
How is the fuel economy of the 2005 MINI Cooper?
See the fuel section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2005 MINI Cooper reliable?
The record shows 0 complaints and 0 recalls[1][2]. Read the verdict above for how to weigh that.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2005 MINI Cooper (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every MINI Cooper model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. EPA rating for Cooper, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 33 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  4. EPA rating for Cooper, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. EPA rating for Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. EPA rating for Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  7. EPA rating for Cooper S, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  8. EPA rating for Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  9. EPA rating for Cooper S, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  10. EPA rating for Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  11. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER 2DR CONVERTIBLE FWD: length 143 in, width 67 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 2,701 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  12. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER CLASSIC/COOPER 2DR HATCH FWD: length 143 in, width 67 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 2,524 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  13. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER S 2DR CONVERTIBLE FWD: length 144 in, width 67 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 96 in, curb weight 2,844 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  14. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COOPER S 2DR HATCH FWD: length 144 in, width 67 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 97 in, curb weight 2,679 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.