2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2012 MINI Cooper
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 56 | 66 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,377 | 132 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 28–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,000 mi | 54,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 28 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 12 |
| Engine | 1 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2012 Chevrolet Corvette
2012 MINI Cooper
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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.