2010 MINI Cooper S Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 MINI Cooper S, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“I have Mini cooper r56 s models and I have spent almost 5k in just repair the timing chain is broke every 2 or 3 weeks this car is piece of crack every 2 or 3 weeks has something new !! Never would buy again this piece of crack and wouldn't recommend to anyone get this piece of crack!!”
NHTSA complaint #11006001, filed 2017-07, 70,000 miles“Airbag and seatbelt warning lights come on for passenger seat and will not turn off. It indicates that the passenger airbag will not activate in the event of an accident with an occupant in the passenger seat. Front passenger will not have airbag protection in the event of a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11287864, filed 2019-12, 119,000 miles“Cold start problem, no power, lots of noise. Timing chain on r56 Mini cooper. There is a service bulletin but there should be a recall. It sounded like the motor was going to blow up!”
NHTSA complaint #10372292, filed 2010-12, 45,000 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 2010 MINI Cooper S
37 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology