2008 MINI Cooper S Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,552miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 MINI Cooper S, 1% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,552 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.
“2008 Mini Cooper S. The vehicle had a complete electrical and engine failure with no notice. While driving on interstate 287 in nj with absolutely no notice the car lost total power. Every warning light illuminated on the dash, all gauges dropped to zero, no power whatsoever from the engine, no way to open windows or door locks as their was a complete and total electrical and mechanical failure of this vehicle - there was absolutely no notice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350222, filed 2010-08, 24,552 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10150308Oct 1, 2013Bonnet Lock Difficult to Open or Close. The bonnet lock fails to operate correctly and is difficult to open or close. CAUSE Corrosion in the bonnet lock assembly
- 10043725Jan 1, 2012Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot.
- 10026766Mar 1, 2009Mini: rear split door opening problems. One or both of the rear split doors intermittently have functional problems. The door(s) may not unlatch when the lever on the handle is…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 MINI Cooper S
78 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 MINI Cooper S
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.
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