2008 MINI Cooper engine problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 MINI Cooper — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the car at aproximately 25mph, the engine and the car stopped running. All dashboard warning lamps were off prior to the engine failure The car rolled to the side of the road to get out of the way of other traffic. The service engine warning lamp was on after the engine shut off and…”
filed Jun 18, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mini cooper. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began to stall without warning. The contact pulled into a left turn lane as the vehicle completely failed. The vehicle was towed to mini of the woodlands (16675 I-45, conroe, tx 77385, (936) 344-1258) where it was diagnosed…”
filed Aug 2, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Cooper years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cooper | 6 | 21% |
| 2016 Cooper | 10 | 36% |
| 2015 Cooper | 14 | 25% |
| 2014 Cooper | 8 | 24% |
| 2013 Cooper | 4 | 9% |
| 2012 Cooper | 17 | 26% |
| 2011 Cooper | 12 | 15% |
| 2010 Cooper | 32 | 35% |
| 2009 Cooper | 46 | 31% |
| 2007 Cooper | 30 | 26% |
| 2006 Cooper | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 Cooper | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 MINI Cooper
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.