2013 MINI Cooper Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Roadster years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster. That is the most of any Cooper Roadster model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster 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 | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 MINI Cooper Roadster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster.
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.
The passenger side air bag seat sensor has failed rendering the air bags in the car inoperable. This is a common complaint that many Mini Cooper and BMW owners are having. This problem has been known about by the manufacturer for many years and at one point they were repairing this issue at no…
The passenger side air bag seat sensor has failed. I don't know if that means the passenger air bag will not work or if it will activate incorrectly injuring a passenger due to air bag detonation. This sensor failure is common. Yes this vehicle can be inspected. The air bag warning light…
The window came unglued somehow. It had been sitting in the same spot for 2 weeks and it was hot outside, but that should not be a reason for a window to just pop in like that. It wasn't broken, it just feel in and i hadn't even drive it for at least two weeks.
Other MINI Cooper Roadster years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 Cooper Roadster | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster?
Owners most often report air bags, seats, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 MINI Cooper Roadster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper Roadster model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.