2007 MINI Cooper vs 2007 Porsche 911 GT3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 MINI Cooper | 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 117 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 352 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,845 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | MINI Cooper | Porsche 911 GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 6 |
2007 MINI Cooper
2007 Porsche 911 GT3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.