2005 Mini cooper convertible
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Mini cooper convertible is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2005 Mini cooper convertible at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2005 Mini cooper convertible recalls 1
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 function properly and, as …
Fix: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2005 Mini cooper convertible MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Mini cooper convertible costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2005 Mini cooper convertible trims & engines on record
2005 Mini cooper convertible vehicles on record
Other Mini cooper convertible model years
2005 Mini cooper convertible — frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mini cooper convertible have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Mini cooper convertible. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Mini cooper convertible get?
The 2005 Mini cooper convertible has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.