MINI Cooper S US Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the MINI Cooper S US (2009–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Cooper S US model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Engine5 31%
• Transmission and drivetrain2 13%
• Fuel system2 13%
• Engine cooling2 13%
• Electrical system2 13%
• Tires1 6.3%
• Seat belts1 6.3%
• Interior lighting1 6.3%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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