2013 MINI Cooper Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 15, 2017 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cooper Coupe years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 MINI Cooper Coupe. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Cooper Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 49,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 MINI Cooper Coupe problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting1 · ~49,300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting1100%49,300——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2013 MINI Cooper Coupe recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 MINI Cooper Coupe.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The driver's side rear brake light bulb harness melted. This necessitates the replacement of the entire light assembly unit. I understand that this has been a recurrent problem for mini for a number of years.

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 15, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11015602

Other MINI Cooper Coupe years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201310
2012 Cooper Coupe70

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 MINI Cooper Coupe?

Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 MINI Cooper Coupe?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 MINI Cooper Coupe a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper Coupe model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.