Mini Cooper vs Toyota Highlander
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 | Mini Cooper | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,854 | 7,124 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2026 | 1997–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 94 | 701 |
| Fires reported | 163 | 86 |
| Injuries reported | 72 | 381 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 10 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.6% | 16.5% |
Mini Cooper by year
What breaks
Steering
835
29.3%
Airbags
444
15.6%
Engine & Cooling
357
12.5%
Electrical System
312
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
284
10.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
86
3.0%
Other & Unspecified
82
2.9%
Seats
65
2.3%
Toyota Highlander by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
988
13.9%
Brakes
745
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
713
10.0%
Electrical System
623
8.7%
Other & Unspecified
608
8.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
529
7.4%
Body & Structure
449
6.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
447
6.3%