2018 MINI Cooper Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 MINI Cooper, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245428Nov 2, 2023Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
- 10242535Aug 1, 2023?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
- 10238095May 1, 2023Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- 10228446Nov 1, 2022It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon removal and or during installation.
- 10214271Apr 1, 2022The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.
- 10206757Dec 1, 2021Any or all of the following CCM ID code 14/15/16/17 door open appear in the instrument cluster when the door is properly closed and locked. The locking operation of the door is…
- 10200492May 1, 2021SERVICE ACTION 0041080200: MINI F54 RIGHT FRONT DOOR: Due to a fault in the press shop, there may be a crack in the inner door panel of the front right door in the area of the…
- 10190869Mar 1, 2021REWORKING THE PVC SEAM ON THE TAILGATE WATER CHANNEL: The body seam on the rear upper left of the body may not have been completely sealed, causing a water leak.
- 10182926Oct 1, 2020SERVICE ACTION - F60 TAILGATE HANDLE STRIP: The incorrect tailgate handle strip may have been installed during production.
- 10182629Oct 1, 2020CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING LEAKS INTO PASSENGER FOOTWELL: Condensation from the air conditioning systems evaporator drips, below the instrument panel, into the…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2017 | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 MINI Cooper
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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