2007 Mini Cooper
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 118
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 118 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 187 |
| 2003 | 320 |
| 2004 | 282 |
| 2005 | 372 |
| 2006 | 200 |
| 2007 | 118 |
| 2008 | 116 |
| 2009 | 151 |
| 2010 | 92 |
| 2011 | 83 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
42% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and front passenger.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving on a houston, tx freeway going 60 MPH when the car to the left of me suddenly swerved directly into my driver side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-08
Passenger airbag light off comes on and off regularly, have repeatedly reported problem to dealer. Was in car accident, front on collision over 30 MPH, neither airbag deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-11
Restraint System Malfunction Fault in passenger-restraint system effecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Having to replace passenger seat or sensor to indicate I have a passenger so the airbag will deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-29
Also filed under Seat belts
Engine
25% · 30 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while at a standstill, the vehicle began to emit smoke from the engine compartment. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-01
Traveling with no warning, thermometer light came on, turned yellow to red almost immediately, pulled over and called dealership, advised there was recall on water pump for overheating, had car towed immediately; dealership replaced recalled water...
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-22
Electrical system
24% · 28 reportsShow complaint excerpts
What happened: Vehicle has experienced failure of the Footwell Control Module (FRM) and associated wiring harness in the driver footwell area, consistent with NHTSA Recall 23V-337.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18
Also filed under Exterior lighting and fuel/propulsion system
2007 Mini Cooper. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire occurred without warning. *smd the fire occurred while stopped at a red light. The vehicle was repaired and is now back on the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-03
I have been a Mini Cooper owner since 2007 and loved my Mini. It was a 6 speed automatic and even though it had approx. 127K miles, it drove great and I had never experienced any problems with it in the six years I owned it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-10
Engine and engine cooling
9% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system.
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I own a 2007 Mini Cooper. The tail pipe is large extends beyond the edge of the bumper. I had driven my car approximately 20 miles and parked it, then opened the back to retrieve some items from the cargo area.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-02
Seats
7% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-05-13Electrical system23V337000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska,...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Mini Cooper — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V337000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2007 Mini Cooper reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Mini Cooper is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mini Cooper?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mini Cooper 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.