2011 MINI Cooper S US Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper S US years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 MINI Cooper S US. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Cooper S US model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 120 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 80,774 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 MINI Cooper S US recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 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.
While driving on the highway, the timing chain tensioner broke, causing numerous and several thousand dollars in repair costs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper s us. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle did not accelerate and the engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pressure pump failed, stating that the pressure was at zero psi…
Tl* the contact owns a bmw 2011 mini cooper. The contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle exhibited a loud clunking noise with the illumination of all of the warning lights. The vehicle begin smoking as he pulled to the side of the road. The contact was able to exit the vehicle just as it…
When accelerating, there appears to be a 1-1.5 second delay from complete stop position to start when depressing the accelerator. This delayed acceleration is problematic only from complete stopping position. Example, at perpendicular intersection waiting to turn left (pulling out of a gas station…
Occasionally and intermittently, the digital audio display in the middle of my mini's large speedometer window goes blank, while allowing you to change channels and choose functions (ipod, telephone, radio, satellite) without being able to see what you're choosing. The gas mileage digital display…
Other MINI Cooper S US years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Cooper S US | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 MINI Cooper S US?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 MINI Cooper S US?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.