2007 MINI Cooper vs 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
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.
| Metric | 2007 MINI Cooper | 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 115 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 33 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 18–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,845 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | MINI Cooper | Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 47 | 1 |
| Engine | 30 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2007 MINI Cooper
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
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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.