Mini Cooper

2017–2021 only

87 classified complaints 8 recalls

2017–2021 Mini Cooper models have 87 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically surfacing around 611 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2021 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 — 2017–2021 only

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 17 complaints

Median onset: 611 miles.

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

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 13 complaints

Median onset: 3,500 miles. 53.8% 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.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 70 miles.

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

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 10,900 miles.

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

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 1,700 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Engine and transmission mounts · Engine 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

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

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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 2017–2021 model years. See the full Mini Cooper report for every year and full specs/safety data.