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2010-2014 · 5 model years

Mini JCW Convertible Problems by year

Owners have filed 109 complaints about the Mini JCW Convertible across 5 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (70), while 2014 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age201370 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2013
Complaints
109
Recalls
2
Crashes
2
Fires
7
Injuries
5
Deaths
0

JCW Convertible 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
20141000Engine & coolingA
201370020Electrical systemF
20121100Electrical systemC
201137207Engine & coolingF
20100100-B

Most common JCW Convertible problems

Mini JCW Convertible recalls 2

Latest JCW Convertible complaints

2011 Mini JCW ConvertibleElectrical 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
2013 Mini JCW ConvertibleElectrical 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 JCW ConvertibleEngine & 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
2013 Mini JCW ConvertibleElectrical system

Water leakage from the sunroof drains corroded the FRM module. Car is not driveable as the doors will not latch, lighting issues, windows don't function etc.. There is a recall for this but not for this vin #?

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11656329
2011 Mini JCW ConvertibleElectrical system

The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S. The contact recently replaced the 12-Volt battery; however, while attempting to roll down the windows, the windows failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the running lights and fog lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the battery was replaced at a tire and battery shop. The contact drove the vehicle back to the shop and was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired. The contact had researched online and related the vehicle failure to NHTSA...

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Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred by the manufacturer to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 77,800.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11649526

Questions about the Mini JCW Convertible

Which Mini JCW Convertible years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2013 (70), 2011 (37), 2012 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2013 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Mini JCW Convertible years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2014, 2010 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other JCW Convertible years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Mini JCW Convertible problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (46), engine & cooling (33), airbags (18) most often.

How many recalls does the Mini JCW Convertible have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Mini JCW Convertible model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

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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