Mini problems
Owners have filed 6,368 complaints about Mini vehicles with NHTSA, spread across 22 models.
6,368
Complaints
22
Models
190
Crashes reported
404
Fires reported
Every Mini model
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 2001–2026 | 2,856 | 2003 | Steering |
| Cooper S | 2002–2025 | 2,181 | 2003 | Steering |
| Cooper Convertible | 2005–2026 | 217 | 2005 | Steering |
| Cooper S Convertible | 2005–2012 | 181 | 2005 | Airbags |
| Cooper Clubman | 2008–2014 | 173 | 2010 | Electrical System |
| Cooper Countryman | 2011–2013 | 165 | 2012 | Engine & Cooling |
| Countryman | 2014–2025 | 160 | 2025 | Electrical System |
| Cooper S Clubman | 2008–2020 | 120 | 2009 | Engine & Cooling |
| Clubman | 2012–2024 | 104 | 2016 | Electrical System |
| Cooper S Countryman | 2011–2012 | 59 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| Cooper Clubman S | 2008–2008 | 39 | — | Engine & Cooling |
Mini model years to avoid
Graded D or F against the other years of their own model.
2025 Mini Countryman
35 complaints · driver assist & collision avoidance
2003 Mini Cooper S
258 complaints · steering
2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
81 complaints · engine & cooling
2007 Mini Cooper S
300 complaints · engine & cooling
2016 Mini Countryman
24 complaints · airbags
2005 Mini Cooper S
383 complaints · steering
2006 Mini Cooper S
243 complaints · airbags
2005 Mini Cooper Convertible
115 complaints · steering
2003 Mini Cooper
388 complaints · steering
2006 Mini Cooper
247 complaints · airbags
2014 Mini Countryman
25 complaints · electrical system
2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman
64 complaints · engine & cooling
2005 Mini Cooper
440 complaints · steering
2004 Mini Cooper
330 complaints · steering
2002 Mini Cooper
220 complaints · steering