2009 MINI Cooper Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2009 MINI Cooper, 1% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 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 was on the I-40 highway from gatlinburg to nashville. There was a hole on the highway. My car passed the hole then front right wheel became curved. Also, I have black box in my car. I can prove it. I need to change my wheel it takes more than 500 dollars.”
NHTSA complaint #10693591, filed 2015-03, 82,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the TPMS sensor warning light continuously illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 03/24/15 updated 04/27/2016 updated 9/17/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10679307, filed 2015-01, 77,000 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…
- 10147163May 1, 2015Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. Tire pressure loss after replacement of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics. Valve stems are not being replaced in conjunction of the…
- 10150305Oct 1, 2013Adjusting Rear Camber. Rear camber cannot be adjusted properly. CAUSE Repair instructions not followed properly
- 10149504Apr 1, 2013"MINI GP: Choice of Tire Option Agreement and Alternate Tire Retrofit. The Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tire performance optimization results in vehicle operation…
Wheels: other model years
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 complaintsBody and structure
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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