2017 MINI Cooper Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,811miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 MINI Cooper, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,811 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.
“I recently test drove a Mini Cooper clubman s. I did not like the vehicle, and one of the reasons is the way the lighting (front and rear) is designed. The rear of the car has very large lights that go across the 'barn doors' that appear to be brake lights. When I was at the dealership I noticed another clubman in the parking lot being parked wasn't lighting up the large lights as it slowly backed into a parking space. Upon further examination I realized the large lights on the rear doors actually do not light up when braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874574, filed 2016-06, 22 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10169479Nov 1, 2019POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE. The power windows won't operate in any direction. CAUSE Possible faulty window motor.
- 10166399Sep 1, 2019RATTLE NOISE FROM SUNROOF WHILE DRIVING: A rattle noise is present from the sunroof while driving only with the sunroof glass in the closed position.
- 10166398Sep 1, 2019SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN: The sunroof does not move and the vehicle has no faults stored related to the sunroof. A software error in the FZD (Roof function center).
- 10165272Aug 1, 2019WIND NOISE FROM SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. A wind noise can be heard from the area of the side view mirrors where the mirrors attach to the front doors. Wind is entering the vehicle from…
- 10165249Aug 1, 2019WIND NOISE FROM SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. A wind noise can be heard from the area of the side view mirrors where the mirrors attach to the front doors. Wind is entering the vehicle from…
- 10145371Jul 1, 2018CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW DAMAGE: When opening the convertible top, the rear window and the luggage compartment cover or convertible top linkage collide causing damage to the…
- 10145370Jul 1, 2018SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE: The sunroof glass will not close, and the sunroof glass panel may appear twisted in the roof frame.
- 10145308Jun 1, 2018SQUEAKING NOISE FROM POWER FOLDING EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS: A squeaking noise can be heard when folding the exterior rear view mirrors in or out.
- 10146667Apr 1, 2017?WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM NOT WORKING. The windshield washer reservoir is filled but no fluid is dispensed onto windshield when system is activated. Restriction of supply hose…
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 2017 MINI Cooper
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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