MINI Cooper US Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the MINI Cooper US, across 2 model years (2007–2009). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (17). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
MINI Cooper US years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Cooper US model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Cooper US: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Cooper US: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common MINI Cooper US problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All MINI Cooper US model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Cooper US | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2007 Cooper US | 17 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which MINI Cooper US years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (17), 2009 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the MINI Cooper US?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 10 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the MINI Cooper US have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.