MINI Cooper S engine problems by year
324 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 12 Cooper S model years. The most reported year is 2007 with 94 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper S | 7 | 29% | — | |
| 2012 Cooper S | 4 | 17% | — | |
| 2011 Cooper S | 16 | 52% | 60,000 mi | |
| 2010 Cooper S | 37 | 63% | 65,000 mi | |
| 2009 Cooper S | 65 | 55% | 55,177 mi | |
| 2008 Cooper S | 78 | 46% | 54,834 mi | |
| 2007 Cooper S | 94 | 38% | 65,000 mi | |
| 2006 Cooper S | 7 | 4% | — | |
| 2005 Cooper S | 8 | 3% | — | |
| 2004 Cooper S | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2003 Cooper S | 5 | 2% | — | |
| 2002 Cooper S | 1 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.