2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper S Convertible years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible. That ranks 4th out of 8 Cooper S Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 78%), typically at around 50,486 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 78% | 50,486 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 22% | 50,486 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 11% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 39,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.
Risk: The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact bmw 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.
We heard a rattling noise and the engine light appeared. Mini of palm beach states timing chain needs to be replaced @ about 4,000$ for needed repairs.
Engine knocking when star timing belt part broken.
I recently purchased this vehicle. It currently has the air bag passenger seat on and it states that the airbag is off. I went to the dealer and they stated that this was a mayor recall to over 100,000 mini coopers but mine was not one of them. This is a huge safety issue since the seat sensor is…
THIS IS THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT THAT I HAD ABOUT THE 2009 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE 2 WEEKS AGO WHICH HAS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TODAY FROM THE CERTIFIED BMW MECHANIC HERE IN AUSTIN. MANUFACTURER: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NO. (VIN): [redacted]... SUMMARY: " I OWN A 2009 MINI…
I own a 2009 mini cooper s convertible. I bought it 4 months ago. I was driving on i35 going to austin the 26th of december 2015. The vehicle died without a warning while in motion. I turned the hazards on immediately due to the dangerous situation i was in. There was no shoulder to the right; i…
Other MINI Cooper S Convertible years
← 2008 Cooper S Convertible · 2010 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 | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 Cooper S Convertible | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 Cooper S Convertible | 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 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
Owners most often report engine, electronic stability control (esc), air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 MINI Cooper S 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 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.