MINI Cooper engine problems by year
250 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 16 Cooper model years. The most reported year is 2009 with 46 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cooper | 6 | 21% | — | |
| 2016 Cooper | 10 | 36% | — | |
| 2015 Cooper | 14 | 25% | 37,499 mi | |
| 2014 Cooper | 8 | 24% | — | |
| 2013 Cooper | 4 | 9% | — | |
| 2012 Cooper | 17 | 26% | 53,000 mi | |
| 2011 Cooper | 12 | 15% | — | |
| 2010 Cooper | 32 | 35% | 60,500 mi | |
| 2009 Cooper | 46 | 31% | 65,000 mi | |
| 2008 Cooper | 43 | 37% | 63,500 mi | |
| 2007 Cooper | 30 | 26% | 76,000 mi | |
| 2006 Cooper | 10 | 5% | 73,000 mi | |
| 2005 Cooper | 6 | 2% | — | |
| 2004 Cooper | 4 | 1% | — | |
| 2003 Cooper | 7 | 2% | — | |
| 2002 Cooper | 1 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.