2007 Mini Cooper reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Mini Cooper — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 156
- 24 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 46 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 4 reported crashes · 2 injuries · 13 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,109
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mini median
-64
median 220 across 19 Mini records
Vs 2005-2009
-113
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
29%
Air Bags: 46 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Mini Cooper
- AIR BAGS 46
- ENGINE 30
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10
- SEAT BELTS 8
1 recall on record for the 2007 Mini Cooper
- NHTSA 23V337000 · 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Mini Cooper units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Mini Cooper reliable?
NHTSA has 156 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Mini Cooper and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is air bags (46 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Mini Cooper units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mini Cooper?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (46), engine (30), electrical system (25), engine and engine cooling (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Mini Cooper?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.