KnownCarProblemsMini Cooper S Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,782 complaints with NHTSA about the Mini Cooper S since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2005, 2007, 2004. The most common problem overall: steering.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mini Cooper S problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Cooper S | 31 | Engine | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Cooper S | 59 | Engine | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 Cooper S | 119 | Engine | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 Cooper S | 168 | Engine | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Cooper S | 249 | Engine | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 Cooper S | 186 | Air bags | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Cooper S | 314 | Steering | 2 | 6 |
| 2004 Cooper S | 247 | Steering | 2 | 7 |
| 2003 Cooper S | 217 | Steering | 2 | 11 |
| 2002 Cooper S | 83 | Steering | 1 | 3 |
26 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mini Cooper S
- What years of the Mini Cooper S have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2005 (314), 2007 (249), 2004 (247).
- What is the most common problem with the Mini Cooper S?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the steering (663), engine (497), air bags (250).
- Which Mini Cooper S years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (1), 2019 (5), 2020 (5). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.