2009 MINI Cooper S US Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper S US years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 MINI Cooper S US. That is the most of any Cooper S US model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 57,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 MINI Cooper S US 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 | 44% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 64,406 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 674 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 392 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% | 64,406 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 MINI Cooper S US recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 MINI Cooper S US.
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 sensor on the passenger seat seams faulty. The lights for the air bag and seat belt keeps coming on whether or not there is a passenger in the seat. The mechanic said the entire seat needs to be replaced. This is a safety issue as i don't know whether or not the airbags would deploy in the case…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mini cooper s us. On several occasions, while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
Vehicle starting making a rattling noise in the left front timing chain area, took to local mechanic and he advised one of the timing tensioners had snapped, probably due to the timing chain having too much slack, i was advised that there may be a recall on these as it seems to be happening a lot…
I was driving home from work on us 75 south (downtown dallas) and the vehicle (2009 mini cooper s) just stopped, and all of the oil was leaking out from underneath the car. I recently found out the issue is with a mini issue relating to the tensioners/timing chain. *tr
Thermostat housing design flaw. Spoke with part dept manager about the thermostat housing leaking coolant and was told that there seems to be a design flaw in that the heating element in the housing causes the part to split open where the 2 pieces were seamed together. This has been reported time…
Other MINI Cooper S US years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Cooper S US | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 MINI Cooper S US?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 MINI Cooper S US?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 MINI Cooper S US a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper S US model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.