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2014 MINI Cooper Problems

Compared with other MINI Cooper years

More complaints than typical for this model

82/100 2.1× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2012, 2013, 2016

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
34filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,000miles, 27 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
30 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 MINI Cooper (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2014 MINI Cooper. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (24% of the total), followed by engine (8) and transmission and drivetrain (8). 27 of the complaints include a mileage, and 78% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 431 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 135 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 73 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 9 MINI Cooper model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 82 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (2), Suspension (2).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “On two occasions when driving, the auto start and stop function shut the engine off, where I had to put the car in park & restart it. Happened once on a flat surface and once on a downhill slop at a stop. Also, I've only had the car one month and the drivetrain light came and the Mini service repair says it was fault #20a503 with the water pump. Please advise!”

NHTSA complaint #10605086, filed 2014-06, 1,500 miles

Engine: “Thermostat housing fault code came on while driving. 2014 Mini Cooper hardtop models have a recall. My VIN # does not. Please investigate this and initiate a recall for my VIN.”

NHTSA complaint #11192704, filed 2019-03, 50,344 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Hello, I am the original owner of a 2014 Mini Cooper countryman purchased new from irvine Mini, irvine california, on my way home to san diego from the purchase the rear passenger window stopped working, I pulled over called the dealership and was told to go in the next day for repair, it was repaired the next day, electrical failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11231603, filed 2019-07, 80,000 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2014 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v815000 (structure). The contact stated that the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10731217, filed 2015-06

Mileage when problems were reported

78% of the 27 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,200 and 26,475 miles.

56%0–1015%10–257%25–5011%50–7511%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (27 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 9,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20142015142016201820192022202320252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 MINI Cooper. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Cooper Hardtop · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 5454 · 11.1% risk

Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 MINI Cooper version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Cooper (3-doors) FWD1.5L 3-cyl6-speed manual293933$2,500
Cooper (3-doors) FWD1.5L 3-cyl6-speed automatic283731$2,650
Cooper Clubvan FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual273430$2,750
Cooper Clubvan FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic263429$2,850
Cooper Convertible FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual273430$2,750
Cooper Convertible FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic263429$2,850
Cooper Countryman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual273430$2,750
Cooper Countryman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic252927$3,050
Cooper Coupe FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual293632$2,550
Cooper Coupe FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic283530$2,750
Cooper Paceman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual273430$2,750
Cooper Paceman FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic252927$3,050
Cooper Roadster FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual273430$2,750
Cooper Roadster FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed automatic263429$2,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2014 MINI Cooper → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 431 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 431 bulletins →

Other model years of the MINI Cooper

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202375000—31—Too new
202268,0250—31—Not enough data
20217—2—30—Not enough data
20207—2—31—Not enough data
201912702—30—Not enough data
201883,5000—28—Not enough data
2017287,9723—3049 · TypicalRising
20162870,43014290 · FewerRising
20155623,500642978 · MoreFalling
2014349,000743082 · MoreRising
20134737,0001—300 · FewerRising
20126653,5001—3028 · FewerRising
20118365,0001—3140 · TypicalRising
20109251,0002—3163 · TypicalRising
200915165,0001—3262 · TypicalRising
200811660,0001—3251 · TypicalStable
200711764,8451—31Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200620069,0001—28Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200537270,0002—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200428272,8412—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200332074,6512—28Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200218758,0003—25Not compared (before 2008)Rising
2001670,5620———Not enough data

All MINI Cooper model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 MINI Cooper have?

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2014 MINI Cooper as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 MINI Cooper is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (24% of the total), followed by engine with 8.

Has the 2014 MINI Cooper been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 MINI Cooper do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 MINI Cooper 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 MINI Cooper get?

The EPA rates the 2014 MINI Cooper (Cooper Clubvan, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 27 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 MINI Cooper reported?

Among the 27 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,200 and 26,475 miles; 78% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.