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MINI Cooper ConvertibleModel year report

2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
47,356miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
32 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 28 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags (6) and electrical system (3). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,356 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 83 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Electrical failure since day one bought car as a pre-own. Prior owner history same issues as me. My car almost went on fire, poor performance , leaks and leaks with no reload from $6,000+ repairs. Still leaking. Suspected water damage causing electrical or just faulty electrical. Bulbs go out when car not even driven, canopy broke at service dept and they won't repair free of charge. Battery did not work and issues with key fob recognition.”

NHTSA complaint #11246389, filed 2019-08, 20,000 miles

Air bags: “A warning light came on the display screen saying there is an error with the airbag. I had just turned on the car, wasn't moving when it beeped and turned on. I have driven with it, and it is still on.”

NHTSA complaint #11311813, filed 2020-02, 98,500 miles

Electrical system: “My car I bought as a pre-own and the owner before e had leaks as well. These leaks caused electrical damage on the circuit boards that made the circuit board shoulder and heat up so hot it almost went on fire. Also the tires were the wrong size and sales person would not admit fault so I had to pay to replace them all. I was driving when I felt the car lose control on the highway and streets, then I was driving when car overheated. I paid to fix leaks more than $7000 and still leaking. …”

NHTSA complaint #11253486, filed 2019-09, 55,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,000 and 78,464 miles.

14%0–1021%10–2514%25–5014%50–7529%75–1007%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 47,356 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2011201542018202020222024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Cooper Convertible FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual283632$2,550
Cooper Convertible FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic253429$2,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 83 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 83 bulletins →

Other model years of the MINI Cooper Convertible

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016136,0003—30—Not enough data
20091847,3561—32—Falling
2008955,0001—26—Not enough data
2007772,0002—26—Not enough data
20062771,5001—27Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20059669,9981—27Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All MINI Cooper Convertible model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags with 6.

Has the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible get?

The EPA rates the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible (Cooper Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 32 mpg combined, 28 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,356 miles and the middle half falls between 23,000 and 78,464 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.