2007 MINI Cooper Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Convertible years
- Not enough data 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible. That ranks 6th out of 9 Cooper Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 63,075 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 57% | 63,075 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 MINI Cooper Convertible recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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 a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
Risk: An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain convertible vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the standard requires that the tire size and corresponding tire pressure be indicated on the label and the label does not correspond to the actual tires mounted on the vehicle.
Risk: Incorrect tire pressure can cause premature wear and tire damage which could lead to unfavorable driving conditions increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on january 16, 2008. Owners may contact mini at 1-866-275-6464.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mini cooper convertible. While parked in a parking lot, the vehicle caught fire. The contact stated that the front end sustained fire damage. Prior to the fire, there were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. A…
I scheduled 2 appointments with brian harris mini. They had my vehicle for around 8 hours and both times the replacement part was broken. Now all of my airbag lights are on and i don't even know if the driver airbag is functioning. They said they would call me as soon as another part came in and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mini cooper convertible. While driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel malfunctioned and the gauges displayed inaccurate readings. The dealer stated that the circuit board connection malfunctioned, but it did not need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not…
The passenger seat air bag sensor turns off the air bags because of a defective mat sensor in the passenger seat. This is a safety issue because the air bags will not deploy with a passenger. Mini has a very expensive fix to replace the sensor at about $1200. Hundreds of mini owners complain about…
The air bag light comes on and the passenger air bag light is also on even if there is a passenger seating. This is a defective part (possibly the airbag weight sensor) its just a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt or killed if the airbags do not deploy. A recall was issued for the…
Other MINI Cooper Convertible years
← 2006 Cooper Convertible · 2008 Cooper Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cooper Convertible | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Cooper Convertible | 13 | 3 |
| 2009 Cooper Convertible | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 Cooper Convertible | 9 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 Cooper Convertible | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 Cooper Convertible | 96 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper Convertible model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.