2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Convertible years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Cooper Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (8 complaints, 44%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 44% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 33% | 39,713 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 17% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 11% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 1 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 1 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 107,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 MINI Cooper Convertible recalls (1)
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Tires
Problem: Bmw is recalling 12 my 2009 mini cooper convertible vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the affected vehicles were delivered with 15-inch wheels instead of 16-inch wheels as intended, and the tire label indicates 16 inch wheels.
Risk: The wheels on the vehicle do not conform to the tire label as required.
Fix: Dealers will replace the 15 inch wheels with 16-inch wheels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-646-4772.
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.
I was driving my vehicle and the driver's side airbag in the seat went off unexpectedly during normal driving operation. I was the only person in the vehicle and was able to stop quickly and safely. The problem has not been checked or inspected by anyone. There was no warnings that had indicated a…
Timing chain guides are broke into alot of pieces into the engine.
While driving the car the engine stalls due to timing chain issues . These timing chain issues were part of a safety recall but this car's vin number doesn't qualify! The car will stall at full speed
1.Electronic power steering gearbox. Connections almost caught on fire. And yes it is available for inspection upon request. 2. If it wouldâve caught on fire. the whole vehicle wouldâve torched. I noticed thereâs a lot of Mini Cooper engine fires. 3. No it has not been confirmed by dealer. 4…
Red airbag warning light and white warning too" passenger airbag off" warning always on when ignition is on.
Other MINI Cooper Convertible years
← 2008 Cooper Convertible · 2016 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 | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 Cooper Convertible | 9 | 1 |
| 2007 Cooper Convertible | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 Cooper Convertible | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 Cooper Convertible | 96 | 1 |
See all MINI Cooper Convertible problems by year, every MINI model, or the MINI VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.