2011 MINI Cooper engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 17 complaints for the 2011 MINI Cooper, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse from a residential garage, black smoke emitted from under the hood. The contact was able to put the fire out under the hood with a garden hose. The fire department was not contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available.
Exhaust vanos solenoid failure 06/12/2019. This is a common issue to mini's and bmw's that occurs on a regular basis which interrupts the pollution control system. BMW who manufactures the part has extended the warranty for this part on bmw's to 10 years but has not yet addressed all the issues that mini owners have had with the particular part. There are two in the engine and they are identical (intake/exhaust) cost to replace is over $500. Why does BMW get a replacement and mini owners have to pay.
Other problems reported for the 2011 MINI Cooper
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints