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Mini Cooper

2007–2011 only

748 classified complaints 1 recall

2007–2011 Mini Cooper models have 748 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 68,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2007–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mini Cooper report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2002–2006

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2021

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2007–2011 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 262 complaints

Median onset: 68,000 miles. 1.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 123 complaints

Median onset: 75,550 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 114 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 42 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 2.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 38 complaints

Median onset: 68,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 58,000 miles. 7.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 13 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 12 complaints

Median onset: 67,890 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

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 2007–2011 model years. See the full Mini Cooper report for every year and full specs/safety data.