2008 MINI Cooper Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 MINI Cooper, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 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.
“We took our 2008 Mini Cooper to a Mini dealer because of a warning light and it was diagnosed with a short in the sensor that detects the need for passenger side airbag. This means that at times the passenger side airbag will not deploy, making possible a potentially deadly crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10863353, filed 2016-05, 98,000 miles“Dear NHTSA, I nearly lost my life 3wks back, my car is filled with aftermarket prdt. My cars computer is failed also, which won't alert or record any incident. I tried talking to miniusa&carmax, they wont listen. I have an heart condition now coz of the near death experience. I developed a low high bp 80/103 & fast heartbeat, which I am taking med. After the incident. I wrote letters&posted on their facebook page no response. I need help! I used to be a proud owner of 2008 Mini Cooper! Now my car turned into a death trap! …”
NHTSA complaint #10484507, filed 2012-11, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10206696Dec 1, 2021New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will…
- 10162461Jul 12, 2019Air Conditioning System Leak Testing. The customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. After further diagnosis, the system is found to be low or empty of a…
- 10162460Jul 12, 2019Service Action: Checking or Replacing the Door Sill Trim Strips. The door sill trim strips are deformed and/or peeling up at the corners. CAUSE: Insufficient surface preparation…
- 10153778Jan 1, 2019Oc3 seat occupancy mat: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120.
- 10145311Jun 1, 2018NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain…
- 10143579May 1, 2018NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain…
- 10146752Aug 1, 2017Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic…
- 10150985Jan 1, 2017?OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 01 11 16 dated December 2016.
- 10146981Nov 1, 2016"USB DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED BY CHAMP2 HEAD UNIT. Media connected to the USB connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible…
- 10151349May 1, 2016Bluetooth Connection Failures This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated February 2016.. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 MINI Cooper
44 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 MINI Cooper
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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