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MINI Cooper S ConvertibleModel year report

2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
26,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine (1) and seats (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 24 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins 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

Air bags: “Passenger air bag disabled lights (dash and above rear view mirror) are on indicating no passenger is present (thus disabling the passenger air bag system) even when an individual is occupying the seat. I purchased the car new and bought the supplemental bmw warranty which I was told extended the supplied warranty from 4 years/50,000 miles to 6 years/100,000 miles and covered the entire vehicle but when the problem was diagnosed I was told it was not covered by the warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10452842, filed 2012-03, 26,000 miles

Engine: “Was driving down the road and flames started coming out from the front of the car and burnt to the ground. Car only had 27000 miles on it and was well maintained and in perfect condition.”

NHTSA complaint #10743624, filed 2015-07, 27,500 miles

Seats: “The seats' heating elements had been replaced due to a recall approximately 2 years ago. This month I brought the car to nd from tx and we used the heated seats here. The seats' were very hot. Today I noticed three burn holes in the back of the driver's seat where it contacts the driver's back.”

NHTSA complaint #11089231, filed 2018-04, 45,808 miles

Steering: “Driving on the freeway and my power steering suddenly goes out, almost hit 2 cars trying to get off freeway. Parked the car for a few minutes, started it back up and steering was working again. This has now happened half a dozen times. I want to know how to get this repaired without it costing me $$$$. I feel this is a major problem that the company should take care of.”

NHTSA complaint #10645036, filed 2014-10, 65,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 27,500 miles.

0%0–1029%10–2557%25–5014%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 26,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200920122014320152018
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 2007 MINI Cooper S 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 S Convertible FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual212824$3,400
Cooper S Convertible FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic202923$3,550

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 2007 MINI Cooper S 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. 24 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 24 bulletins →

Other model years of the MINI Cooper S Convertible

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20101027,0001—29—Not enough data
2009947,0001—29—Not enough data
2008728,6651—24—Not enough data
2007826,0002—24—Not enough data
20063663,5001—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20056169,0001—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All MINI Cooper S Convertible model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine with 1.

Has the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible get?

The EPA rates the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible (Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 27,500 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.