2012 MINI Cooper Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 MINI Cooper, 12% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 4 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.
“While driving for about 30 minutes on the highway, my Mini Cooper shut off completely, I was able to pull onto the shoulder and that is when smoke started coming from the engine, within 6 minutes my whole engine was engulfed in flames, car totaled. Insurence inspectors couldn't figure out a cause. One of the fire fighters said it looks like it started near the water pump. There are recalls on other models for this problem, but not mine. My Mini hasn't been worked on since last year when I got new tires, I also keep up with every oil change.”
NHTSA complaint #11162247, filed 2018-12, 53,000 miles“Vehicle was in motion on a highway and after going over several pot holes the engine temperature warning light came on. The engine power was reduced and an engine failure light also appeared. This is when I pulled over into the off ramp and the vehicle came to a sputtering stop. I placed the car in neutral and pushed it to the dirt side lane of the off ramp. I opened the hood, smelled something burning, and saw smoke coming from the engine. I could see burnt circuits, burnt plastic, and coolant leaking all over the engine and exposed wiring. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119998, filed 2018-08, 56,000 miles“Vehicle was in motion on a highway and, after going over several pot holes, the engine temperature warning light came on. The engine power was reduced, and the engine failure light also appeared. This is when I pulled over into the off ramp, and the vehicle came to a sputtering stop. I placed the car in neutral and pushed it to the dirt side lane of the off ramp. I opened the hood, smelled something burning, and saw smoke coming from the engine. I could see burnt circuits, burnt plastic, and coolant leaking all over the engine and exposed wiring. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120060, filed 2018-08, 56,000 miles“Vehicle was in motion on a highway and, after going over several pot holes, the engine temperature warning light came on. The engine power was reduced, and the engine failure light also appeared. This is when I pulled over into the off ramp, and the vehicle came to a sputtering stop. I placed the car in neutral and pushed it to the dirt side lane of the off ramp. I opened the hood, smelled something burning, and saw smoke coming from the engine. I could see burnt circuits, burnt plastic, and coolant leaking all over the engine and exposed wiring. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120057, filed 2018-08, 56,000 miles“My car is affected by this recall and I have no turn signals, dash lights, high beams, working windows, security system, or backup sensors. There are also codes thrown which prevents me from renewing my registration due to DEQ test failure. The dealership can’t do anything and BMW North America has done nothing to remedy things.”
NHTSA complaint #11566575, filed 2024-01Other 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 2012 MINI Cooper
28 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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