2011 MINI Cooper Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,893miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 MINI Cooper, 2% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,893 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact started to lower the convertible top, and the glass shattered before the convertible glass closed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11546536, filed 2023-09, 87,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper. The when the contact closed the driver side door, the sun roof detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 56,786.”
NHTSA complaint #10607114, filed 2014-06, 56,786 milesRelated 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 2011 MINI Cooper
37 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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