2010 MINI Cooper S Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 MINI Cooper S, 3% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,250 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.
“Purchased car april 2014 w 46,000 miles. Warranty history showed valve gasket replaced. At 64000 miles dealer says it needs to be replaced again. Not told at purchase - at Mini dlr - that car consumes a quart of oil every 700 miles which I was just told by local servicing dealer that they consider that normal. Leak at gasket contributes to air infiltration and poor oil consumption I was told. I would not have purchased the car knowing this. It adds considerably to the operating costs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10783460, filed 2015-10, 65,000 miles“I have owned this vehicle for 1 year and three months. I did not have the choice of selecting any other tire. Mini cooper( bmw) put run flats on vehicle because there is no where for a spare tire. I keep the vehicle in the garage at a condo in florida with no access to anyone. I have 4250 miles on the vehicle. I have had three flats. Mini related that I had the opportunity to buy a tire and suspension warranty when new for 800.00 plus dollars. I can't remember the last time I had one flat on any other vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447084, filed 2012-02, 1,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057571Nov 1, 2014Mini: between speeds of 5mph and 30mph, on rough road surfaces and high temperatures, a noise, like squeaking, is heard from front axle, due to front axle control arm hydraulic…
- 10041278Aug 1, 2010Bmw: the vehicle has lost power and can't be restarted. Various trouble codes are stored. A fuse has blown disabling the injector system.
Suspension: other model years
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 complaintsOther or unknown
3 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.
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