2011 MINI Cooper engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 MINI Cooper — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There are no open recalls on my car. I am needing physical proof/documentation that the recall part has been replaced. The car is having issues stalling/losing power while driving. The dealership claims there is nothing wrong with the car and if they can't recreate failure then the car is deemed…”
filed Jan 11, 2024
“I had several repairs recently that I found that were part of a recall after the fact. This includes the Electric Auxilillary Water Pump and Timing Chair replacement and repair of damaged parts. They refused to reimburse me for the water pump repair that should have been covered. Secondly, when the…”
filed Sep 18, 2022
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% |
| 2010 Cooper | 32 | 35% |
| 2009 Cooper | 46 | 31% |
| 2008 Cooper | 43 | 37% |
| 2007 Cooper | 30 | 26% |
| 2006 Cooper | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 Cooper | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.