Jaguar Vanden Plas vs Mini Cooper S Convertible
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Jaguar Vanden Plas | Mini Cooper S Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 74 | 181 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2004 | 2005–2012 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 6 | 0 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.2% | 7.2% |
Jaguar Vanden Plas by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
17
23.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
20.3%
Brakes
5
6.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
5.4%
Electrical System
4
5.4%
Seat Belts
4
5.4%
Airbags
3
4.1%
Steering
3
4.1%