2007 Mini Cooper Convertible
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 96 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 7 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
I scheduled 2 appointments with brian harris Mini. They had my vehicle for around 8 hours and both times the replacement part was broken. Now all of my airbag lights are on and I don't even know if the driver airbag is functioning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-18
The passenger seat air bag sensor turns off the air bags because of a defective mat sensor in the passenger seat. This is a safety issue because the air bags will not deploy with a passenger.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-01
The air bag light comes on and the passenger air bag light is also on even if there is a passenger seating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-30
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.
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At approximately 35,000 miles, car made howling type noise when reached approximately 35 MPH and the noise became very noticeably once it reached 60+ MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-28
Engine
1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper Convertible. While parked in a parking lot, the vehicle caught fire. The contact stated that the front end sustained fire damage. Prior to the fire, there were no warning indicators illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-07
Electrical system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-01-16Equipment07V533000 Certain convertible vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the standard requires that the tire size and…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on January 16, 2008.…
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2015-10-12Air bags15V205000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured...
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Mini Cooper Convertible — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V533000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V205000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2007 Mini Cooper Convertible reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mini Cooper Convertible?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mini Cooper Convertible have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.