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NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2006 MINI Cooper[1]. That includes 0 that mention a crash and 0 that mention a fire[1].

0owner complaints[1]
22–28MPG combined (EPA)[2]

Most reported problems

There are no complaint groups to show for this model year, because NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints[1]. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, so an empty list does not prove a car has no issues.

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2006 Cooper[3].

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[2] 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, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[8] 21 / 29 / 24 $3,400
Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[9] 22 / 29 / 24 $3,400
Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[10] 21 / 29 / 24 $3,400
Cooper S JCWorks GP Kit, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[11] 20 / 27 / 22 $3,750

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[12] 143 in 67 in 56 in 97 in 2,701 lb
COOPER CLASSIC/COOPER 2DR HATCH FWD[13] 143 in 67 in 56 in 97 in 2,524 lb
COOPER S 2DR CONVERTIBLE FWD[14] 144 in 67 in 56 in 96 in 2,844 lb
COOPER S 2DR HATCH FWD[15] 144 in 67 in 56 in 97 in 2,679 lb

How 2006 compares with other years

2002: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20022003: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20032004: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20042005: 0 complaints, 0 recalls20052006: 0 complaints, 0 recalls020062026: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Cooper model year. The 2006 is highlighted[3].
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NHTSA's counts for the Cooper show 0 complaints and 0 recalls for 2006[3]. Among the 26 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2006 and 1 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2002 (0) and the most are for 2026 (3)[3]. 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 2006 Cooper?

The government complaint record for this model year is empty[1]. The by-year data also shows 0 complaints for 2006[3]. That is a good sign, but it is thin evidence on its own. Check the recalls and the other sections on this page before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2006 MINI Cooper?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for this model year[1].
Are there recalls on the 2006 MINI Cooper?
See the Recalls section on this page for the full list. The by-year data shows the count[3].
What gas mileage does the 2006 MINI Cooper get?
See the fuel economy section on this page.
Is the 2006 MINI Cooper reliable?
The complaint record is empty[1], but that alone does not prove reliability. Read the sections above and below for the full picture.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 0 owner complaints on file for the 2006 MINI Cooper (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 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
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every MINI Cooper model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  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, 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
  9. 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
  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. EPA rating for Cooper S JCWorks GP Kit, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.