2022 Mini Cooper

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2022 Mini Cooper
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:12:34.704Z

Only 6 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 6 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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 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 2022 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2022: 6 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

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

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The flap that protects the charging port would not open. I could not charge the car for 2 days. My husband was able to open it but now it won't close. The first time this happened was Nov 2023. Dealership told me it was the cold weather.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240711

SEAT BELTS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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On Saturday, June 26, 2021, I was driving from a Highway # 30 from Caguas to Humacao Puerto Rico and when a try to take the exit for my House the car swept away and crashed. The airbags do not open and the Seat belt does not protect my self.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210702

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

AIR BAGS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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On Saturday, June 26, 2021, I was driving from a Highway # 30 from Caguas to Humacao Puerto Rico and when a try to take the exit for my House the car swept away and crashed. The airbags do not open and the Seat belt does not protect my self.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210702

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Mini Cooper — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Mini Cooper 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 2022 Mini Cooper?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Mini Cooper have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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