2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper S Convertible years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Cooper S Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 | 4 | 40% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 30% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 20% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 40,110 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | 3,700 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 39,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 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.
The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V205000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and it…
The sound of the motor is very very noise, and shakes really bad after you start the car.
The vehicle is a standard model convertible, not an "s" model. Trunk latch malfunction while in motion: trunk latch opens/disengages spontaneously while the vehicle is in motion, with the key inserted and the motor running. This unpredictable fault can occur anywhere, including on a freeway. The…
Latch on trunk unlocks and releases the trunk while driving. This can cause the contents of the trunk to fall on to the road endangering other drivers. This is a common complaint on the mini owner site
I was driving on i 280 east and newar exit 8b the engine suddenly stopped. There was loss of power steering and steering wheel became very tight. I almost got hit by a tractor. I got out of the exit (exit 7) and got myself towed. The mechanic thinks it is the timing belt that is broken.
Other MINI Cooper S Convertible years
← 2009 Cooper S Convertible · 2011 Cooper S Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Cooper S Convertible | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Cooper S Convertible | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 Cooper S Convertible | 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 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 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 2010 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 2010 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.