2014 MINI Cooper Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2014 MINI Cooper, 24% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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.
“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“I have a 2014 Mini Cooper hardtop. I have had this car serviced at least 4 separate times for a recurring issue. Today was very different and unexplainable. I was driving to work on the freeway, my car reaches speeds of 80 at least, but I had slowed to a crawl before the toll plaza. Traffic was the usual heavy traffic. I must have been going 5-10 MPH in stop and go traffic. Suddenly, th car started bucking , like it was having trouble downshifting . This is the typical bucking it makes right before the drive train malfunction: drive moderately. Warning comes on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10783527, filed 2015-10, 20,800 miles“On two occasions (7/19/14 and 7/29/14), the engine cut-off, putting the car in accessory mode. On both occasions, I was driving on a flat road, at low speed. There was no ability to drive the vehicle without completely stopping, putting the car in park, and restarting the car. As a result of being in accessory mode, I had no power steering and was only able to glide over to the side of the road. A message appeared on the car's screen: transmission not in park, vehicle may roll. I purchased this vehicle 3 months ago. I am very concerned, and I don't feel safe driving this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617503, filed 2014-07, 3,000 miles“Turbo charger has systematically failed over the last year, with worsening effects. This causes the car to automatically go into limp mode and cuts power. This is dangerous for driving on the highway. This is a common complaint with Mini coopers with many, but not all years recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11233525, filed 2019-07, 68,000 miles“While driving in the highway, the car suddenly started shaking and having loud clunking rattling noise. The exhaust was spewing heavy white smoke. The car suddenly slowed and then stopped with drivetrain malfunction. We also got into an accident!”
NHTSA complaint #10704005, filed 2015-04, 6,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174372Apr 1, 2020CENTRAL INSTRUMENT PANEL LED SURROUND RING DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI M62 01 19 dated January…
- 10174371Apr 1, 2020CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction.
- 10174328Apr 1, 2020CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M22 03 17 dated January 2018. During load reversal or taking off from a stop…
- 10170593Dec 1, 2019CREAKING NOISE FROM THE LOWER ENGINE AREA: During load reversal or taking off from a stop there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area. CAUSE The bushing…
- 10159154Mar 1, 2019N16 ENGINE IGNITION COILS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M01 08 17 dated February 2018.
- 10153782Jan 1, 2019ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting (when stationary).
- 10143573May 1, 2018JCW ENGINE TUNING KIT - ENGINE LOSS OF POWER IN STOP-AND-GO DRIVING: The engine may lose power if the vehicle is decelerated, in gear, to a near stop and then accelerated again.
- 10154761Feb 1, 2018ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE. One of the following complaints may be reported: The engine runs erratically; The engine causes vibrations when running; Grinding noise from the…
- 10149266May 1, 2017"?Primarily when vehicle is at altitudes higher than 1500m above sea level, and engine is at operating temperature, the idle is sporadically elevated (up to approx. 1200 rpm)…
- 10146661Apr 1, 2017MIL IS ON WITH FAULT CF0486 STORED IN THE EGS MODULE. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. The following fault is stored in the AISIN EGS module: z CF0486: EGS,PT-CAN2…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2017 | 6 | 21% |
| 2016 | 10 | 36% |
| 2015 | 14 | 25% |
| 2014 | 8 | 24% |
| 2013 | 4 | 9% |
| 2012 | 17 | 26% |
| 2011 | 12 | 14% |
| 2010 | 32 | 35% |
| 2009 | 46 | 30% |
| 2008 | 44 | 38% |
| 2007 | 30 | 26% |
| 2006 | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 MINI Cooper
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology