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Vehicle safety record
2018 Mini Cooper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2018 Mini Cooper with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2) and the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 3 crashes and 3 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2017 has 18 and the 2019 has 10.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Cooper year, for its age
#220 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Mini Cooper problems
Share of all 6 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2018 Mini Cooper
What owners say
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6 complaints about the 2018 Mini Cooper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Driving at low speed piercing loud noises came from speakers, buzzing and whining. Noise stayed on with ignition on or off and radio on or off. This occurred two more times on way home. Am waiting for dealer appointment. Have not driven vehicle since.
Took car into mini dealer for clunking noise problem. Dealer indicated motor mounts were cracked and needed to be replaced. Another customer at dealer was also having motor mounts replaced. His car was also 4 yrs old with 32K miles on it. Mount replacement was not covered under warranty as the car was 4 yrs and 3 months since warranty was activated and coverage ended at 4 yrs.
February 21, 2019 I was pulling into a parking space and the brakes temporarily failed. When I pumped them a second time they came to a stop, however by then the car and I had gone over a hedge and side swiped a tree. Bmw north america could not find any warning on march 11, 2019 when they reviewed the systems, no warnings at all, no air bags deployed. I was turning in to a familiar parking lot at a slow speed.
My 2018 mini cooper countryman s was involved in a front end collision with another driver who was traveling at approximately 50-60mph. We were traveling approximately 13 mph at time of impact and the front, knee or side air bag(s) did not deploy. I have a video of the accident as a dash cam was in place at the time of the accident.
I was at a stop because traffic was backed up in town near the highway entrance and a car rear ended me, pushing me into the car ahead. The rear car was moving at at least 20 mph. With a rear end and head on collision at that speed, my airbags should have deployed but did not.
Mini Cooper: every year compared
All Cooper years2018 Mini Cooper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mini Cooper | 6 | 0 | B | |
| 2018 Kia Rio | 28 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Hyundai Accent | 19 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage | 10 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Toyota Yaris | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Honda Fit | 0 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Nissan Versa | 0 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Mini Countryman | 11 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Mini Hardtop | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Mini Cooper
Does the 2018 Mini Cooper have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Mini Cooper right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mini Cooper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2), electrical system (2), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Mini Cooper had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 9, 2018 and the latest on January 14, 2023. Of these, 3 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Mini Cooper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 73 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Mini Cooper year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mini Cooper years have the most complaints?
2005 (843), 2003 (537), 2004 (529). See every Mini Cooper year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Mini Cooper has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data