2018 MINI Cooper Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 28 mpgcombined, 1.5L 3-cyl FWD · 24 city / 34 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 MINI Cooper (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 MINI Cooper. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and other or unknown (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 200 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 74 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Air bags2 25%
- Electrical system2 25%
- Other or unknown2 25%
- Brakes1 13%
- Engine1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
- Tires1 13%
Example complaints
Air bags: “My 2018 Mini Cooper countryman s was involved in a front end collision with another driver who was traveling at approximately 50-60mph. We were traveling approximately 13 MPH at time of impact and the front, knee or side air bag(s) did not deploy. I have a video of the accident as a dash cam was in place at the time of the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11149854, filed 2018-11, 3,500 milesElectrical system: “Driving at low speed piercing loud noises came from speakers, buzzing and whining. Noise stayed on with ignition on or off and radio on or off. This occurred two more times on way home. Am waiting for dealer appointment. Have not driven vehicle since.”
NHTSA complaint #11496400, filed 2022-12Other or unknown: “February 21, 2019 I was pulling into a parking space and the brakes temporarily failed. When I pumped them a second time they came to a stop, however by then the car and I had gone over a hedge and side swiped a tree. Bmw north america could not find any warning on march 11, 2019 when they reviewed the systems, no warnings at all, no air bags deployed. I was turning in to a familiar parking lot at a slow speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11195306, filed 2019-04, 9,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 9,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2018 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); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Clubman FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,950 |
| Cooper Clubman FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Cooper Clubman All4 AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper Clubman All4 AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper Convertible FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Cooper Convertible FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Cooper Countryman FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,950 |
| Cooper Countryman FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
14 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 MINI Cooper in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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. 200 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11035405Jul 10, 2026Electrical system. Once the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a MINI Data Services trigger for Remote Services(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning) will not be able to reactivate the TCB2…
- 11031884Apr 27, 2026Fuel system. Evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
- 11009008Oct 7, 2024Fuel system. Evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
- 11006765Aug 12, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to: 10…
- 10252037Mar 4, 2024Suspension. During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots.
- 10245428Nov 2, 2023Body and structure. Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
- 10244507Oct 25, 2023Electrical system. MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles…
- 10242535Aug 1, 2023Body and structure. ?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
- 10242534Aug 1, 2023Other or unknown. ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.
- 10238095May 1, 2023Body and structure. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Other model years of the MINI Cooper
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 500 | 0 | — | 31 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | 8,025 | 0 | — | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 12 | 70 | 2 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 8 | 3,500 | 0 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 28 | 7,972 | 3 | — | 30 | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 28 | 70,430 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2015 | 56 | 23,500 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 78 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 34 | 9,000 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 82 · More | Rising |
| 2013 | 47 | 37,000 | 1 | — | 30 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2012 | 66 | 53,500 | 1 | — | 30 | 28 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2011 | 83 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 31 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2010 | 92 | 51,000 | 2 | — | 31 | 63 · Typical | Rising |
| 2009 | 151 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 32 | 62 · Typical | Rising |
| 2008 | 116 | 60,000 | 1 | — | 32 | 51 · Typical | Stable |
| 2007 | 117 | 64,845 | 1 | — | 31 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 200 | 69,000 | 1 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 372 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 282 | 72,841 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 320 | 74,651 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 187 | 58,000 | 3 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 6 | 70,562 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All MINI Cooper model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 MINI Cooper as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 MINI Cooper is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2018 MINI Cooper been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 MINI Cooper get?
The EPA rates the 2018 MINI Cooper (Cooper Clubman, 1.5L 3-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2018 MINI Cooper reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 9,500 miles; 100% 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. 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.