2007 Mini Cooper

● Typical for this model

2007 Mini Cooper
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:13.968Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 115 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2001	6
2002	187
2003	320
2004	282
2005	372
2006	200
2007	115
2008	115
2009	150
2010	92
2011	82
2012	65
2013	47
2014	34
2015	54
2016	28
2017	28
2018	8
2019	12
2020	7
2021	7
2022	6
2023	7
2024	1
2025	1
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 40%

40% of complaints: air bags — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20100511

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, 20230929

PASSENGER SEAT GOT WET WINDOW LEFT OPEN WHILE PARKO

NHTSA ODI report, 20171119

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 30 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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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, 20210201

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, 20121022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20140403

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, 20130810

The contact owns a 2007 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230929

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 7%

7% of complaints: seats — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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PASSENGER SEAT GOT WET WINDOW LEFT OPEN WHILE PARKO

NHTSA ODI report, 20171119

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240513 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 23V337000 — check if this car was fixed