Mini Cooper S
2012–2016 only
2012–2016 Mini Cooper S models have 105 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 66,069 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mini Cooper S report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only
Median onset: 66,069 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 46,563 miles. 6.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 49,043 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 6,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Which other vehicles have oil consumption problems? →Median onset: 19,625 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 68,500 miles.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
Median onset: 66,500 miles.
Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.
Median onset: 93,320 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,520–$2,820 nationally.
Which other vehicles have turbo problems? →From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Mini Cooper S report for every year and full specs/safety data.