2015–2027 · 13 model years · 26 recalls

MINI Cooper problems by year

We don't rate the MINI Cooper yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (76). Owners complain most about body, glass & interior. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Body, glass & interior37
Electrical system36
Engine & cooling34
Transmission & drivetrain26
Brakes16
Airbags & seat belts8

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2027.

Every MINI Cooper year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 CooperNot rated yet0031
2026 CooperNot rated yet5132
2025 CooperNot rated yet11432
2024 CooperNot rated yet1232
2023 CooperNot rated yet9032
2022 CooperNot rated yet8032
2021 CooperNot rated yet7231
2020 CooperNot rated yet112108
2019 CooperNot rated yet17232
2018 CooperNot rated yet10032
2017 CooperNot rated yet42332
2016 CooperNot rated yet58432
2015 CooperNot rated yet76632

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common MINI Cooper problems?

Owners complain most about body, glass & interior, electrical system, engine & cooling.

Which MINI Cooper year has the most recalls?

The 2015, with 6 recalls on record with NHTSA.