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2012-2015 · 4 model years
Mini Cooper Roadster Problems by year
Owners have filed 203 complaints about the Mini Cooper Roadster across 4 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (68). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 203
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 9
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 0
Cooper Roadster complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Cooper Roadster problems
Latest Cooper Roadster complaints
ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT. The electronic module in the driver side footwell area may short circuit. when I unlock the car or try to start, I hear loud electrical SHORT CIRCUIT noises coming out of the seating area. I am afraid to even unlock the car, and fear car might catch fire.
The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell short-circuit, battery and electrical in the car are being drained and car does not work properly and completely drains battery.
The passenger seat occupancy sensor has malfunctioned. The airbag turns off when a passenger of sufficient weight is seated; a warning light comes on intermittently. This happens often, posing a safety risk to the passenger.
My 2012 mini cooper has a Footwell Module recall and I took it to the dealer and they refused to replace it but they said i could pay to have it replaced even though it was a recall
Thermostat sensor malfunction. Mini coopers all around world had issues with the first generation thermostats and sensors, they created an entirely new system for all new minis with a new thermostat house and different sensor type. Yet they did not recall all the other minis when they don't even sell the old thermostat anymore. So the new house and sensor won't fit on the first gen models. This is a worldwide issue with first gen models
Questions about the Mini Cooper Roadster
Which Mini Cooper Roadster years have the most problems?
Which Mini Cooper Roadster years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2014 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Cooper Roadster years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Mini Cooper Roadster problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (64), engine & cooling (46), airbags (29) most often.
How many recalls does the Mini Cooper Roadster have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Mini Cooper Roadster model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data