2013 MINI Cooper vs 2013 smart Fortwo
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 | 2013 MINI Cooper | 2013 smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 47 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 134 | 53 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–32 | 36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | MINI Cooper | smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 7 |
| Engine | 4 | 6 |
| Power Train | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
2013 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.