2006 MINI Cooper S: sudden loss of power

8 of the 186 complaints about the 2006 MINI Cooper S describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 39,900
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2019
1
2014
2
2013
2
2011
1
2010
6
2009
6
2008
4
2007
9
2006
8
2005
18
2004
23
2003
21
2002
15

What owners say

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Steering · 160,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper s. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The seat belt and check-engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the brown motor works (803‑551‑0991, located at 4041 broad river rd, columbia, sc 29210) and it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be services. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was intermittent. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160.000.

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Steering · 55,000 miles · AZ

Was driving the car on local roads and all of a sudden had a loss of power and steering was extremely hard to steer/turn

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Transmission · 58,136 miles · TX

The vehicle would not shift into 2nd/3rd gear after a traffic stop. The gears would shift erratically resulting in loss of power and we almost had an accident. Check engine light is on and a message shows up "ep" which means transmission is on emergency.

Filed Apr 7, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 7,300 miles · CA · fire

As I turn on the engine, battery light came on, 5 seconds later, engine started to smoke. I turned off the engine. Engine won't turn back on and lost all power, steering wheel won't turn. Before this incident, gear would shift up and down on it's own while I'm driving. Very dangerous!

Filed Dec 26, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · NY · fire

Driving at 55 MPH on parkway. Engine made clunk and lost power. Pulled car onto shoulder and started with white smoke under hood, progressing to black smoke and flame. Exited car at first sign of smoke. Car burned in engine compartment, moved into cabin. Final damage was a total. Front end of car is completely burned. Fire in cabin melted dashboard, moved across and melted ceiling, and melted front windshield. Took pictures of final damages at garage following incident.

Filed May 30, 2011 · Electrical, Steering · 37,600 miles · CA

Sudden complete loss of power steering. Several days after the original battery failed and was replaced, there was a continuing sound like a fan or electric motor running constantly. This noise continued until the power steering ceased completely during a parking maneuver. After the steering failed the previously noted noise stopped.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Steering · 39,900 miles · CA

2006 mini cooper s jcw gp first time in 2008 just noticed fan would come on more often and power steering whined louder. Dealer at main line mini replaced. Second time in 2010 steering wheel felt like it lost power but regained during occasional turns. Dealer claimed it was due to aftermarket parts (camber plates) but then replaced it anyways cause main mechanic drove it and noticed play in steering.

Filed Apr 10, 2008 · Engine · 39,050 miles · CA

The vehicle looses power at freeway speed and eventually stops running. The fuel cut off not allowing the vehicle to accelerate this is dangerous, not allowing the driver adequate time to get to a safe place on freeway as the vehicle has totally lost power.