Component Record

Mini Cooper 2003 Suspension Problems

6 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2003 Mini Cooper - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V086000Reported March 10, 2003 - 5,110 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 5,110 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering162 Power Train90 Engine30 Electrical System26 Visibility25 Air Bags11

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.