MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mini Cooper S Convertible

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2008 Mini Cooper S Convertible
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:33:47.888Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mini Cooper S Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2005: 61 complaints 2005 2006: 36 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012
2008: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
200561
200636
20078
20087
20099
201010
20114
20123

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.

INJURY
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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, 20110128

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, 20130208

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, 20140502

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, 20130208

SUSPENSION

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.

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DEFECT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100826

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20111011 — PE (closed 20120611)

Engine compartment fire

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 S Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V205000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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