2009 MINI Cooper engine problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 MINI Cooper — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This has a major recall and won’t pass inspection. Engine light is on . I’ve called dealership and was told parts are on back order . Last year I was told the same thing before I received a letter in the mail.”
filed Feb 5, 2024
“MINI was totally destroyed by fire after driving for 15 minutes. It was parked in a parking lot and was in flames 5 minutes after my wife entered the store. This is comparable with problem requiring recall (with no remedy). No warnings”
filed Jul 21, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Cooper years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cooper | 6 | 21% |
| 2016 Cooper | 10 | 36% |
| 2015 Cooper | 14 | 25% |
| 2014 Cooper | 8 | 24% |
| 2013 Cooper | 4 | 9% |
| 2012 Cooper | 17 | 26% |
| 2011 Cooper | 12 | 15% |
| 2010 Cooper | 32 | 35% |
| 2008 Cooper | 43 | 37% |
| 2007 Cooper | 30 | 26% |
| 2006 Cooper | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 Cooper | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 MINI Cooper
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.