Major Problems with MINI Vehicles By Models

So far we have found 3579 complaints reported by MINI owners for 9 models.

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TOP 3 worst MINI models

What MINI vehicles to avoid? We would recommend staying away from the 2005 Cooper, 2003 Cooper and 2005 Cooper S due to the high number of complaints.

2005 MINI Cooper 363 complaints Av. mileage: 67529 miles Popular problem: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2003 MINI Cooper 311 complaints Av. mileage: 68412 miles Popular problem: TIRES

2005 MINI Cooper S 310 complaints Av. mileage: 70693 miles Popular problem: WINDSHIELD

TOP 10 MINI Problems

The most popular issues had something to deal with STEERING, AIR BAGS and ENGINE.

Problem Category Number of Problems Av. mileage
STEERING
1377
75243 miles
AIR BAGS
575
56312 miles
ENGINE
569
63143 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
272
58554 miles
POWER TRAIN
214
60955 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
209
40279 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
104
59156 miles
SEATS
86
61798 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
54
65677 miles
SEAT BELTS
45
60773 miles

Browse MINI complaints by models

  • MINI Cooper S Countryman – 12 complaints

      • Popular complaints: 
      • OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

  • MINI Clubman – 5 complaints

      • Popular complaints: 
      • BODY
      • SIDEWALL

  • MINI Cooper – 1745 complaints

      • Popular complaints: 
      • BODY
      • FRONT PASSENGER
      • OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
      • SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
      • ENGINE
      • MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
      • DOOR
      • EXHAUST SYSTEM
      • HOOD
      • RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
      • WINDSHIELD
      • MECHANICAL
      • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
      • FRONTAL
      • INFLATOR MODULE
      • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
      • HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
      • LATCH
      • SIDE/WINDOW
      • STABILIZER BAR
      • CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
      • COOLING SYSTEM
      • MANUAL TRANSMISSION
      • RECLINER
      • SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
      • BRAKE LIGHTS
      • DELIVERY
      • DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
      • ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
      • HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
      • LATCH
      • LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
      • PUMP
      • RIM
      • FAN
      • FRONT
      • HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
      • MACPHERSON STRUT
      • POWER STEERING FLUID
      • POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
      • PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
      • REAR
      • ABS WARNING LIGHT
      • ACCELERATOR PEDAL
      • COLUMN
      • ELECTRICAL
      • HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
      • INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
      • RACK
      • WIRING
      • AIR CONDITIONER
      • ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
      • CALIPER
      • COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
      • CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
      • FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
      • FLOOR SHIFT
      • GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
      • INFLATOR MODULE
      • MOTOR
      • TANK ASSEMBLY

  • MINI Cooper Clubman – 75 complaints

      • Popular complaints: 
      • FRONT PASSENGER
      • OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
      • BODY
      • DOOR
      • EXHAUST SYSTEM
      • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
      • ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  • MINI Cooper Countryman – 57 complaints

      • Popular complaints: 
      • BODY
      • FUEL PUMP
      • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
      • CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

  • MINI Cooper S – 1627 complaints

      • Popular complaints: 
      • DOOR
      • RIM
      • BODY
      • FRONT PASSENGER
      • OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
      • ENGINE
      • FRONTAL
      • MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
      • SIDE/WINDOW
      • COOLING SYSTEM
      • CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
      • EXHAUST SYSTEM
      • MANUAL TRANSMISSION
      • ACCELERATOR PEDAL
      • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
      • CRUISE CONTROL
      • DIESEL
      • GASOLINE
      • HOOD
      • HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
      • MECHANICAL
      • SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
      • SIDEWALL
      • SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
      • TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
      • ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
      • FRONT
      • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
      • MACPHERSON STRUT
      • ROTOR
      • TANK ASSEMBLY
      • WINDSHIELD
      • 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
      • DRIVELINE
      • ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
      • FAN
      • IGNITION
      • PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
      • PUMP
      • RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
      • ABS WARNING LIGHT
      • BEAD
      • BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
      • FUEL PUMP
      • FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
      • GLASS, SIDE/REAR
      • HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
      • LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
      • POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
      • SEAT HEATER/COOLER
      • TREAD/BELT
      • AIR CONDITIONER
      • AUTOMATIC (ASC)
      • AXLE ASSEMBLY
      • FRAME AND MEMBERS
      • INFLATOR MODULE
      • REAR
      • SHOCK ABSORBER
      • ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
      • COLUMN
      • MOTOR
      • PADS
      • RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
      • ROOF AND PILLARS

  • MINI Cooper S Clubman – 51 complaints

      • Popular complaints: 
      • HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
      • AIR CONDITIONER
      • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
      • BODY
      • ENGINE
      • LABELS
      • TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

  • MINI Countryman – 6 complaints

      • Popular complaints: 
      • BODY
      • LATCH

  • MINI Paceman – 1 complaints

      • Popular complaints: 
      • BODY


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