MINI COOPER S Problems by Year
2,176 complaints across all model years
2,176
Total Complaints
45
Total Recalls
21
Model Years
4
Reported Deaths
Years to Avoid
These years have significantly more problems than average: 2007 (300 complaints), 2005 (383 complaints), 2004 (279 complaints)
Best Years
These years have the fewest reported problems: 2011 (46 complaints), 2012 (30 complaints), 2013 (32 complaints)
Complaints by Model Year
Common Problems
Steering
682 complaints
Engine
337 complaints
Air Bags
281 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
188 complaints
Electrical System
173 complaints
All Model Years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2010 | 78 | 3 | 1 | 7 | |
| 2009 | 151 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2008 | 197 | 3 | 1 | 12 | |
| 2007 | 300 | 3 | 2 | 20 | |
| 2006 | 243 | 1 | 8 | 16 | |
| 2005 | 383 | 2 | 8 | 31 | |
| 2004 | 279 | 1 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2003 | 258 | 1 | 16 | 28 | |
| 2002 | 105 | 1 | 4 | 10 |