2010 MINI Cooper Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 MINI Cooper, 3% of the 92 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving home one night the following items failed to work: Head lights; turn signals, front windows (so no hand signals); Hazard lights; interior lights; and speedometer dash light. This occurred shortly after a battery change. I am not sure if tail of brake lights function at this time. Driving the vehicle in this condition presents a unacceptable safety concern. During daily light hours I had already noticed the turn signal issue and just thought maybe a relay was bad and had not had time to investigate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11425630, filed 2021-07“I have made several attempts to reach out to dealer. The check engine light came on the same day I purchased car. I brought the car back, the dealer said they would replace it, but couldn't do the work that day. They provided me with a false inspection report. They never followed up with me after several months had gone by and several phone calls had been made with them refusing to return my call. The car turns off on its on while driving. The brakes are also not good on the car. I had to get an oil change, wiping blades after a month of having the car. The AC fan is also not functioning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11418450, filed 2021-05“2010 minicooper. Consumer writes regarding a stress crack that developed on the windshield unrelated to any impact the consumer stated the crack was a straight line, not consistent with an impact which leaves a spider like crack.”
NHTSA complaint #10361994, filed 2010-10Related service bulletins
- 10147800Oct 1, 2015The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL speed…
- 10147226Jul 1, 2015Service Action: Replace Both Sun Visors. When opening the sun visor mirror cover, the pivot pins bind. CAUSE The spring tension is too great and weak pivot pins can break.
- 10148058Sep 1, 2014Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic…
- 10056114Jun 1, 2014Mini: there is a disconnection or kink, in wnidshield washer hose, which is too short, causing windshield front washer jet to fail. Model f56 (cooper, cooper s).
- 10148297Apr 1, 2014Window Regulators Squeak when Moving Up or Down. The front side windows can make a squeaking noise when operated.
- 10147990Feb 1, 2014Service Action: Replace Both Sun Visors. When opening the sun visor mirror cover, the pivot pins bind. CAUSE The spring tension is too great and weak pivot pins can break.
- 10149507Apr 1, 2013Red or Blue Cap Missing from Temperature Control Wheel. The customer states the red or blue cap is missing from the temperature control wheel of the heat and air conditioning…
- 10149466Feb 1, 2013Service Action: Replace Both Sun Visors. When opening the sun visor mirror cover, the pivot pins bind. The spring tension is too great and weak pivot pins can break.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 14% |
| 2017 | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 3 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 25 | 8% |
| 2002 | 29 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2010 MINI Cooper
32 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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