2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper S Convertible years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible. That ranks 5th out of 8 Cooper S Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 63%), typically at around 25,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 MINI Cooper S 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 | 5 | 63% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | 45,808 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 MINI Cooper S 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fire (PE11036) — opened Oct 11, 2011, closed Jun 11, 2012, led to recall 12V008000.
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 seats' heating elements had been replaced due to a recall approximately 2 years ago. This month i brought the car to nd from tx and we used the heated seats here. The seats' were very hot. Today i noticed three burn holes in the back of the driver's seat where it contacts the driver's back.
Was driving down the road and flames started coming out from the front of the car and burnt to the ground. Car only had 27000 miles on it and was well maintained and in perfect condition.
Passenger airbag disabled light came on and remains lit at all times with the passenger seat open or occupied by a passenger (150 lbs). *tr
Driving on the freeway and my power steering suddenly goes out, almost hit 2 cars trying to get off freeway. Parked the car for a few minutes, started it back up and steering was working again. This has now happened half a dozen times. I want to know how to get this repaired without it costing me…
The passenger air bag disabled light came on while there was an adult male (198 lbs) in the passenger seat. The light remained lit whether someone was in the passenger seat or not indicating the system was disabled at all times. The proper functioning of the seatbelt tensioning system is controlled…
Other MINI Cooper S Convertible years
← 2006 Cooper S Convertible · 2008 Cooper S Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Cooper S Convertible | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Cooper S Convertible | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Cooper S Convertible | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 Cooper S Convertible | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 Cooper S Convertible | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 2 |
| 2006 Cooper S Convertible | 36 | 1 |
| 2005 Cooper S Convertible | 61 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 MINI Cooper S 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 S Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper S Convertible model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.