Model year guide

2006 Mini cooper s

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Mini cooper s is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2006 Mini cooper s — representative photo
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2006 Mini cooper s at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined24 mpg
Typical price$7,961

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Mini cooper s recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #15V205000 · 06/04/2015

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. 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.

2006 Mini cooper s MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400

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.

What's a 2006 Mini cooper s worth?

Low
$6,499
Typical price
$7,961
High
$11,900

From 6 comparable 2006 Mini cooper s listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Mini cooper s costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

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.

2006 Mini cooper s trims & engines on record

Engines
4-cyl 168 hp

2006 Mini cooper s vehicles on record

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2006 Mini cooper s — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mini cooper s have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Mini cooper s. 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 2006 Mini cooper s get?

The 2006 Mini cooper s has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (22 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2006 Mini cooper s worth?

Comparable 2006 Mini cooper s listings run roughly $6,499–$11,900, typically around $7,961 (from 6 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.