2007 MINI Cooper engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 41 complaints for the 2007 MINI Cooper, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I own a 2007 mini cooper. The tail pipe is large extends beyond the edge of the bumper. I had driven my car approximately 20 miles and parked it, then opened the back to retrieve some items from the cargo area. My leg came into contact with the tail pipe and I received a severe burn which was extremely painful and became blistered. The burn was large and in the shape of a half moon. There is still a scar on my leg from this.
Car started of fire as I was driving on the interstate. Fire started in the engine compartment on the passenger side. The brakes failed as I was trying to stop the car. Had to pull the e-brake to stop and by this time the car was engulfed in flames. Passenger had to crawl out the drivers side because of the flames on that side. Luck to have gotten out as the car was completely destroyed in 10 mins
Other problems reported for the 2007 MINI Cooper
- Air bags 49 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints