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MINI Cooper S ConvertibleModel year report

2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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
29 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 26 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and air bags (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 124 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 23 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown 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: “I was driving on I 280 east and newar exit 8b the engine suddenly stopped. There was loss of power steering and steering wheel became very tight. I almost got hit by a tractor. I got out of the exit (exit 7) and got myself towed. The mechanic thinks it is the timing belt that is broken.”

NHTSA complaint #10823201, filed 2016-01, 52,000 miles

Other or unknown: “The vehicle is a standard model convertible, not an s model. Trunk latch malfunction while in motion: trunk latch opens/disengages spontaneously while the vehicle is in motion, with the key inserted and the motor running. This unpredictable fault can occur anywhere, including on a freeway. The trunk lid can drop to full open, exposing items stored in trunk as possible debris-threat to vehicles following. Driver of vehicle is presented with choice between risking stopping (for example, on the shoulder of a freeway) or risking incident involving following vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11163240, filed 2018-12, 12,000 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V205000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and it was determined that the front passenger occupant detection sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11509535, filed 2023-02, 24,000 miles

Electrical system: “Latch on trunk unlocks and releases the trunk while driving. This can cause the contents of the trunk to fall on to the road endangering other drivers. This is a common complaint on the Mini owner site”

NHTSA complaint #11098795, filed 2018-05, 40,110 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

88% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 39,400 miles.

13%0–1038%10–2538%25–5013%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2010220122013201520162018220202023
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 2010 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 manual263429$2,850
Cooper S Convertible FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic243227$3,050

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 2010 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. 124 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 124 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 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2010 MINI Cooper S 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 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible get?

The EPA rates the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible (Cooper S Convertible, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 26 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 39,400 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.