MINI Cooper R50 (2001–2006)Electrical systemWindow regulators and central locking
Electric window failure in the MINI Cooper R50
According to the reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, the electric windows on the Mini R50 have 16 mentions of malfunction. There is no known campaign or technical bulletin.[1]
Why this rating?
Low severity: A nuisance or wear. It does not immobilise the car or damage other parts.
Frequency occasional: 16 mentions out of 145 reports (around 11%), a noticeable minority but recorded only by the fiches-auto.fr data sheet.[1]
Symptoms
- The glass goes up or down badly, or makes a noise.[1]Window/lock failure: other faults that cause it · Garage soon
Why it happens
Affected years and cars
The data sheet aggregates the whole 2001-2006 period without narrowing down specific years.[1]
All faults of the MINI Cooper R50 by affected year
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Replacing the window mechanism or motor.[1]
We have found no published quotes in Spain for this fault; the amounts cited in the reports do not come from a verifiable open source.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- Raise and lower all the windows several times and listen for noises.
Parts needed
The part or kit that fixes this fault, according to the sources.
- Buy part at Autodoc (affiliate link, opens in a new tab)
Window mechanism
Moves the glass.
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How to prevent it
- Do not force the glass when it jams.
Recalls, campaigns and claims
As of 5 October 2026, we have no record of recalls, campaigns or extended manufacturer warranties for this fault. Check with an official dealer using the chassis (VIN) number: they will tell you whether the car has any outstanding campaign.
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
Is it serious?
It does not affect driving safety, but it can let water in.[1]
What can you do now?
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Other faults of the MINI Cooper R50
- High severityFrequency: CommonSteeringPower steering rack and pump failureAccording to the reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, the steering on the Mini R50 is one of its most repeated faults: 27 mentions of a fragile rack (mostly before 2004) and another 27 of the power steering pump, with one pump case at 72,000 km.
- High severityFrequency: CommonGearbox and clutchFaults in the CVT automatic gearbox, the manual gearbox and the clutchAccording to the reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, the Mini R50 accumulates 22 gearbox mentions and 32 clutch mentions, and the CVT automatic variant is described as fragile and 'to be avoided'. Wikipedia confirms that the CVT and the manual gearboxes were fitted depending on the year.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionWear of the suspension bushes, ball joints and armsAccording to the reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, the Mini R50's suspension has 9 mentions of ball joints, 7 of arms and 5 of bearings, with wishbone bushes wearing out early (one case at 220,000 km).
The faults of its engines are on the MINI Cooper R50 page.
The same problem in other cars
- High severityFrequency: CommonRenault Laguna IIMultiplex electrical system and hands-free card faultsThe Laguna II had a reputation problem because of faults in its multiplexed electrical network: the hands-free card, the card reader and the ABS, ESP and handbrake warning lights came on erratically, especially in the early years of production (2001-2003).
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalHonda CR-V IIMaster window switch with fire risk from liquid ingressYes: Honda has recalled CR-Vs built between November 2001 and October 2006 twice (in 2012 and 2020-2021) because the master window switch can collect liquid, overheat and, in the worst case, cause a fire.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalToyota Corolla XOverheating of the front electric window switch (fire risk)Toyota has carried out two recalls over the Corolla's window switch: in 2012, for a poor lubricant that left carbon deposits and could cause a fire (4,032 Corollas in Spain, built between September 2006 and December 2008), and in 2015, for a possible short circuit in the driver's master switch (2005-2010 range).
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalToyota Urban CruiserOverheating of the driver's master window switchToyota recalled Urban Cruisers in the 2005-2010 production range because the driver's master window switch can short-circuit and overheat, with a risk of fire. It is a preventive campaign: the switch is inspected, given a coating and replaced if it shows signs of malfunction.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonBMW Serie 3 E46Central locking and immobiliser failure due to worn relaysThe central locking can become intermittent or stop responding to the remote, and the immobiliser can fail sporadically when starting; gebrauchtwagenberater.de attributes both faults to wear in the relays of the control modules, and fiches-auto.fr records numerous testimonies of unreliable locking.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonRenault Clio IIFailures of the electric windows and central lockingOn the Clio II the cables, guides and motors of the electric windows wear out and damp corrodes the connectors, which can also affect the central locking and the rear lights through faulty earths.
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Sources
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- Tous les problèmes sur Mini Mini 2001-2006 (145 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French