MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible

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2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:34:18.882Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mini Cooper S Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 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
2009: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
200561
200636
20078
20087
20099
201010
20114
20123

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE

7 of 9 total reports mention: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. MINI OF PALM BEACH STATES TIMING CHAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED @ ABOUT 4,000$ FOR NEEDED REPAIRS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190122

FLUID LEAK UNDER CAR. WATER PUMP FAILURE. DEALER SAID THIS CAR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL ALTHOUGH OTHER CARS OF THE EXACT MODEL AND YEAR WERE? *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141122

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 of 9 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING AS I WAS DRIVING (TWICE THIS HAS HAPPENED - IN A BEND IN THE ROAD--VERY SCARY). ALSO, AROUND THIS TIME, COULD NOT START UP THE CAR--CAR ENGINE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN OVER BUT WOULDN'T UNTIL ABOUT MY 6TH ATTEMPT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120904

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes.

SEATS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20111011 — PE (closed 20120611)

Engine compartment fire

R 20120229 — engine and engine cooling

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-20

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.

Campaign 12V008000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V008000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 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 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 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.