2008 Mini Cooper S 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
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 61 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seats
3 of 7 total reports mention: seats.
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The seat heaters in my 2008 Mini Cooper S get way too hot. They have two temperature settings (One is hotter than the other) and either one gets too hot and you have to turn off the heater.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-28
My passenger side seat, which has a weight-sensor to determine air-bag operation (On/off, full force, partial force) is faulty, and with a 110 lb person seated in there, the sensor still believes the person weighs below 25 lbs, and as such, disables...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-08
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
3 of 7 total reports mention: air bags.
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Airbag warning light turned on when driving on highway. The service diagnosed faulty passenger seat occupancy detector and quoted $1,880 to fix. This problem seems common for this make based on forum websites.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-02
Suspension
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.
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Defect.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-26
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2011-10-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-06-11 Engine compartment fire
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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
2008 Mini Cooper S Convertible — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V205000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2008 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 2008 Mini Cooper S Convertible?
- The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Mini Cooper S Convertible have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.