2012 MINI Cooper engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 18 complaints for the 2012 MINI Cooper, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 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 | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 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 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 86% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 6 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 mini cooper. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle after it stopped without warning. The vehicle was merged into a parking lot, where the contact noticed some minor damage to the front of the vehicle and smoke appeared under the hood as a fire started. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mini cooper. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the turbo charger and the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2012 MINI Cooper
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints