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MINI JCWModel year report

2009 MINI JCW Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
35,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 MINI JCW (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2009 MINI JCW. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and brakes (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the turbo/supercharger and 3 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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “I have a 2009 Mini cooper s. The overhead passenger airbag disable warning light comes on when there is an adult sized passenger riding in the vehicle. This problem occurs intermittently and I have witnessed it about eight times between 10/2/08 and 11/26/08. When the warning light comes on, it stays on for the duration of the trip. I have taken my vehicle to Mini service department on three occasions for a total of 21 days in the shop and their diagnostic computer cannot identify an error so the problem remains unresolved. …”

NHTSA complaint #10250135, filed 2008-11, 100 miles

Engine cooling: “Turbocharger oil line crimp fitting failed due to o ring becoming hard from excessive heat from turbocharger resulting in spray of engine oil on hot turbocharger. Dealer replaced inlet and outlet oil lines with newer design and the addition of an oil line heat shield now being used in production of 2011 and 2012 models. Oil spray could cause a fire and the design change from Mini indicates to me that a problem with old design exists and heat issue is present from their addition of a heat shield. Manufacturer did not offer reimbursement or policy repair when a request was made. …”

NHTSA complaint #10443940, filed 2012-01, 75,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 51,500 miles.

38%0–1013%10–250%25–5038%50–7513%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 35,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2008200920102012320152016
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.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 MINI JCW → · Check a 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. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the MINI JCW

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009935,5004———Not enough data

All MINI JCW model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 MINI JCW have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2009 MINI JCW as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 MINI JCW is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.

Has the 2009 MINI JCW been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 MINI JCW reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,500 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 51,500 miles; 50% 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.

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.