2013 MINI Cooper vs 2014 MINI Cooper
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 MINI Cooper | 2014 MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 47 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 134 | 430 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–32 | 29–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 9,100 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | MINI Cooper | MINI Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 3 |
| Engine | 4 | 8 |
| Power Train | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
2013 MINI Cooper
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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.