2009 MINI Cooper S US Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 674miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 MINI Cooper S US, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 674 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After purchasing a 2009 Mini cooper the outlet in both the front and rear of the car stopped working. The dealers evaluation was as follows: neither the front or the rear cigarette outlets are working. Check and advise. Cause: checked/found 20 amp fuse blown, inspected outlets, found socket/outlet in center console shorted to ground correction: r & r front center console replaced socket & illuminated ring. Updated ivoq. 05/01/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10267197, filed 2009-04, 674 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 MINI Cooper S US
4 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 MINI Cooper S US
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.
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