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2011-2016 · 6 model years

Mini Cooper S Hardtop Problems by year

Owners have filed 219 complaints about the Mini Cooper S Hardtop across 6 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2015 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (69), while 2014, 2016 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age201569 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2015
Complaints
219
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Fires
12
Injuries
6
Deaths
0

Cooper S Hardtop 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.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20169012Engine & coolingA
201569032Engine & coolingD
201413010Transmission & drivetrainA
201369020Electrical systemD
201223002Electrical systemB
201136006Engine & coolingC

Most common Cooper S Hardtop problems

Latest Cooper S Hardtop complaints

2015 Mini Cooper S HardtopBody, doors & structure

The back window comes unglued to the convertible top when the car is parked outside in warm weather. Ive seen this in several other mini cooper roadsters within the past few weeks. This causes the car to have a hole in the convertible top and leaves the glass hanging from the sensor. To fix it you need to buy a whole new top. This HAS to be a design defect.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11677078
2011 Mini Cooper S HardtopElectrical systemLights

Failure of the Footwell Module failed due to corrosion by water intrusion as diagnosed by Mini Dealership. Windows, Turn signals and lights were inoperable as a result of failure. This matched the situation outlined in your recall notice Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337. Car matched the model/years affected/listed in recall. However, Mini Dealer informed me my VIN was not listed in their recall. Subsequent research indicated that NHTSA/Mini limited the recall to cars purchased cars sold or registered in...

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specific states (not part of the Safety recall report). Ref NEF-107DM dated 5/19/2023. I drove car in those states but did not buy or register the vehicle in them. I encourage you to have Mini extend it's recall/warranty to all vehicles which exhibit the safety failure.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11675944
2016 Mini Cooper S HardtopEngine & cooling

Front passenger side motor mount failed pretty terribly, the rubber completely slipped off the engine side mount leaving a severe engine vibration. The mount is very under engineered. Ours failed at 27,0000 miles.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11675501
2012 Mini Cooper S HardtopFuel systemEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40 MPH, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel pump was defective, and the fuel pump was replaced. The contact stated that approximately a year later the failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump had failed again and needed to be replaced. The...

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fuel pump was replaced under warranty; however, the failure recently returned a third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EngineNHTSA 11665052
2013 Mini Cooper S HardtopElectrical system

Water apparantly was going thru the sunroof and clogging the drains-- No water seeped into the car or from the roof-- It went through the interior of the car nor did it ever get into the vehicle floor so no way to even be aware of car accumlating water- This interior water damage nd destroyed the electronic system of the vehicle- Insured driver - my daughter was driving when car alarm and back door released while driving-- Windshield wipers stopped working and beeping noises continuelly came on! Damage to car 8K-- The same two door model and same year was in fact recalled for the same issue this year-

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11659572
2013 Mini Cooper S HardtopEngine & coolingElectrical system

The contact called on behalf of the owner of the 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side window was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed and determined that the body control module and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,137.

Filed Incident Engine · Electrical systemNHTSA 11657794

Questions about the Mini Cooper S Hardtop

Which Mini Cooper S Hardtop years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2013 (69), 2015 (69), 2011 (36). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2015 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Mini Cooper S Hardtop years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2014, 2016, 2012 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Cooper S Hardtop years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Mini Cooper S Hardtop problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (70), engine & cooling (58), fuel system (27) most often.

How many recalls does the Mini Cooper S Hardtop have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Mini Cooper S Hardtop 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

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