Mini Cooper
2012–2016 only
2012–2016 Mini Cooper models have 323 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 33,000 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 report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only
Median onset: 33,000 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 42,000 miles. 7.0% 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.
Median onset: 56,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 33,103 miles.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
Median onset: 78,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 800 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 9,200 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 6,200 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · 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 2012–2016 model years. See the full Mini Cooper report for every year and full specs/safety data.