MYRModel Year Report

2007 Mini Cooper S Convertible

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2007 Mini Cooper S Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:29.619Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2005: 61 complaints 2005 2006: 36 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2007 8 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012
2005: 61 complaints 2005 2006: 36 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2007 8 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012
2005: 61 complaints 2005 2006: 36 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2007 8 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012

2007: 8 complaints

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YearComplaints
200561
200636
20078
20087
20099
201010
20114
20123

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

5 of 8 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Passenger side seat occupancy sensor failed, airbag light and passenger occupancy light are illuminated. Cost to replace is around $1K. There was a recall of this for models up to 2005, but this model is not included.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-24

Passenger air bag disabled lights (Dash and above rear view mirror) are on indicating no passenger is present (Thus disabling the passenger air bag system) even when an individual is occupying the seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-24

Passenger airbag light comes on indicating that there is a fault with the airbag system and the system is inactive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-14

Steering

1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering.

Seats

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seats.

Show complaint excerpts

The seats' heating elements had been replaced due to a recall approximately 2 years ago. This month I brought the car to nd from tx and we used the heated seats here. The seats' were very hot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-21

Engine

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Was driving down the road and flames started coming out from the front of the car and burnt to the ground. Car only had 27000 miles on it and was well maintained and in perfect condition.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-27

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2011-10-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-06-11 Engine compartment fire
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Mini Cooper S Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seats: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V533000 · Equipment
  • Recall 15V205000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 Mini Cooper S 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 S Convertible?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mini Cooper S 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.