2008 MINI Cooper S Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 MINI Cooper S, 2% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.
“As I was driving the car, the hood in the front started to release smoke. There was also a smoking smell. This continued throughout the ride. Brought the car to a mechanic who indicates that the car is leaking oil onto the engine, making it extremely dangerous to drive as it can cause a fire. This problem continues to exist after I replace the oil pipe.”
NHTSA complaint #10582806, filed 2014-04, 32,000 miles“I would like to see a recall issued or at least investigated for any Mini cooper 2007 and up with the bmw engine. This engine has a faulty timing belt tensioner that is prone to fail causing severe engine damage. I have a 2008 and just lost my engine due to this tension failure. After spending the 600.00 dollars to have my engine taken apart and diagnosed, I was told that bmw already knows about the problem but has not issued any type of recall for it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10375220, filed 2011-01, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10043725Jan 1, 2012Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 3 | 17% |
| 2014 | 2 | 15% |
| 2013 | 4 | 17% |
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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