MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mini Cooper

◆ Worse than typical
2009 Mini Cooper
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:11.475Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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

Complaints per year, Mini Cooper Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 187 complaints 2003: 320 complaints 2004: 282 complaints 2005: 372 complaints 2005 2006: 200 complaints 2007: 115 complaints 2008: 115 complaints 2009: 150 complaints 2009 2010: 92 complaints 2011: 82 complaints 2012: 65 complaints 2013: 47 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2015: 54 complaints 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2009: 150 complaints
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YearComplaints
20016
2002187
2003320
2004282
2005372
2006200
2007115
2008115
2009150
201092
201182
201265
201347
201434
201554
201628
201728
20188
201912
20207
20217
20226
20237
20241
20251
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 41%

41% of complaints: air bags — 61 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN HWY 16 (A STRAIGHT A WAY 2 LANE HWY) TOWARDS WOODLAND WHEN THE DISPLAY SHOWED WHAT APPEARED TO BE THE WATER ICON AND I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE FROM UNDER MY HOOD, SO I PULLED OVER AND SAT THERE THINKING MAYBE MY CAR WAS OVERHEATING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180215

ENGINE 31%

31% of complaints: engine — 46 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ON JULY 25TH, APROX 9:00PM. MY DAUGHTER (DRIVER) HAVE JUST ARRIVED FROM COLLEGE INTERNSHIP AND ARRIVED BOYFRIEND FAMILY HOME (12-15MI TRIP).

NHTSA ODI report, 20120807

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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The contact owned a 2009 Mini Cooper.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250123

I STOPPED AT A GROCERY STORE ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK AT APPROX. 6:30 PM ON 11/17/11. I PARKED THE CAR, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND LOCKED IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120626

The car horn was going off randomly. I inspected the interior electrical panel on the passenger side of the car and it was damp.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231104

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 8 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2009 — complaint volume: 150
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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Mini Cooper — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (61 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (46 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V337000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2013 ▲ 2015

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Mini Cooper reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Mini Cooper is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mini Cooper?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Mini Cooper 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.