2002 MINI Cooper S Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 MINI Cooper S, 4% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Our Mini burned to the ground. It had only been driven 20 miles and was parked when it happened. After a forensic specialist was hired by the insurance company, it was determined that the ABS unit was at fault. In later models, the fuse was changed from a 30 amp to a 20 amp. No recall was ever issued and bmw/Mini never acknowledged a problem with the car. Since this happened, at least 10-15 other minis have burned. Our Mini was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10184388, filed 2007-03, 61,000 miles“After an apparent short out of the anti-lock braking system a fire occurred shortly after two to five minute later the car was completely engulfed in flames. Fifteen minutes later the car was completely gone, california highway patrol as well as keys city fire department both gave their conclusion of the car being absolutely totaled. Luckily I was able to get the car stopped and off to the side of the highway and was able to evacuate the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10425340, filed 2011-09, 67,537 miles“With only 24000 total miles on the 2002 Mini cooper-s all 4 brakes and rotors were failing, worn beyond limits and required replacing. Not covered by warranty due to vehicle being older than 3 years at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10224470, filed 2008-04, 24,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 2 | 33% |
| 2015 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 MINI Cooper S
57 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 MINI Cooper S
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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