MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mini Cooper Convertible

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2008 Mini Cooper Convertible
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:36:16.408Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mini Cooper Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2005: 96 complaints 2005 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 7 complaints 2007 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2025: 1 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2008: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
200596
200627
20077
20089
200918
201613
20251
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

3 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.

STEERING

2 of 9 total reports mention: steering.

FIRE
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MOVING MY MINI INTO THE GARAGE A FIRE CAUGHT UNDER THE HOOD AND THE STEERING WENT OUT, AFTER INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND TO BE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. INSURANCE WILL NOT COVER THE COST AS IT IS A MECHANICAL FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160414

SEATS

2 of 9 total reports mention: seats.

INJURY
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PASSENGER UPPER SEAT HEATER BURNED HOLE THROUGH SEAT AND CHILDS JACKET WHILE DRIVING. THE HEATING ELEMENT IS NOW VISIBLE AND DAUGHTER RECEIVED A MINOR BURN TO FINGER, DO TO MELTED HOLE IN JACKET FROM SEAT HEATER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190923

POWER TRAIN

2 of 9 total reports mention: power train.

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TRANSMISSION FAILED (CVT). VEHICLE HAS LOW MILES AND COST TO REPAIR IS OVER $8,000. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131010

TRANSMISSION IS GOING ON A 2008 CAR WITH ONLY 47000 MILES ON IT. DOESN'T SHIFT WHEN NEEDED THEREFORE DOESN'T ACCELERATE SAFELY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130820

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

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MY 2008 MINI CONVERTIBLE HAS A BAD VIBRATION THAT STARTS AT 70MPH. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR SEVERAL SERVICE VISITS WHERE THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REBALANCED TWICE, TIRES REPLACED TWICE, FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT, AND INSPECTION OF THE SUSPENSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090624

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20151012 — air bags

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.

Campaign 15V205000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Mini Cooper Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V205000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Mini Cooper Convertible?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Mini Cooper Convertible have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.