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2007 MINI Cooper S vs 2007 Porsche 911 GT3

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2007 MINI Cooper S2007 Porsche 911 GT3
NHTSA complaints24924
Recall campaigns40
Service bulletins (TSBs)114348
Investigations31
Crash reports20
Fire reports140
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)26–2818
Median reported incident mileage52,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMINI Cooper SPorsche 911 GT3
Engine9420
Engine and Engine Cooling794
Air Bags280
Power Train260
Electrical System130
Fuel/propulsion System80
Steering71
Fuel System, Gasoline70

Symptoms owners describe

Clunking / rattling470
Stalling280
Check engine light190
Airbag warning light120
Loss of power80
Overheating56

Compare all MINI Cooper S vs Porsche 911 GT3 years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.