2009 MINI Cooper Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 MINI Cooper, 4% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
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 was driving down hwy 16 (a straight a way 2 lane hwy) towards woodland when the display showed what appeared to be the water icon and I noticed white smoke from under my hood, so I pulled over and sat there thinking maybe my car was overheating. A truck coming behind me went by honking their horn and I looked in review mirror and noticed dark smoke coming from behind my car.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11073177, filed 2018-02, 110,000 miles“Car was bought brand new and taken to the dealership for service. Infact it was serviced just a few thousand miles before this happened. My mother was driving on the high way coming home from work then it spontaneously combusted and exploded. Had she not noticed the flames she would have died. This is not okay.”
NHTSA complaint #10908611, filed 2016-09, 124,000 miles“This has a major recall and won’t pass inspection. Engine light is on . I’ve called dealership and was told parts are on back order . Last year I was told the same thing before I received a letter in the mail.”
NHTSA complaint #11569949, filed 2024-02Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 29% |
| 2022 | 2 | 33% |
| 2019 | 4 | 33% |
| 2018 | 2 | 25% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 11% |
| 2012 | 8 | 12% |
| 2011 | 6 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 9% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2009 MINI Cooper
62 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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