2009 MINI Cooper Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,794miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 MINI Cooper, 2% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,794 miles. 1 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.
“Took vehicle in for installation heat shield for turbo feed line. This is a recall and newly installed part to protect the turbo feed line due to overheating. To my surprise they install the heat shield only to tell me that the turbo line is failing and want to charge me $1000.00. The failure of the line is obviously due for the same reason they are installing a heat shield. Thus item should be recalled and replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10568904, filed 2014-03, 21,409 miles“I stopped at a grocery store on the way home from work at approx. 6:30 pm on 11/17/11. I parked the car, turned off the ignition and locked it. When I exited the store approximately 13-15 minutes later, I found the car a smoldering shell surrounded by firefighters. It appeared to have spontaneously gone up in flames. Firefighters could not determine a cause. There was no indication of any problems with the car prior to this incident (car performed normally and there were no alarm or flash indicators on the console suggesting a problem.)”
NHTSA complaint #10463217, filed 2012-06, 18,794 miles“2009 Mini Cooper. Driving on hwy.101 with flow of traffic (65-70 MPH) with windows up. The road is clear and flat (I.e., no construction). The back sunroof just exploded, sending fragment shards of glass blowing into my car. Drove to nearest gas station and covered the gaping hole in the sunroof. When I got home, I noticed that all edges of the broken glass point outward. I did not hit anything for this to have happened. The explosion was instantaneous and frightening. I don't know if any glass hit other cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10311504, filed 2010-02, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245428Nov 2, 2023Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
- 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…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2017 | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 MINI Cooper
62 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
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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