Question 1

Is the Mini COOPER S reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Mini COOPER S has 262 total NHTSA complaints across 11 model years. The most reliable years are 2025 (6 complaints), 2019 (7 complaints), 2020 (8 complaints). Years to avoid: 2010 (78 complaints), 2011 (46 complaints), 2013 (32 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Mini COOPER S should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2010, 2011, 2013 Mini COOPER S. The 2010 model has the most complaints (78) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Mini COOPER S?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Mini COOPER S are 2025 (6 complaints), 2019 (7 complaints), 2020 (8 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	6	The contact owns a 2025 Mini Cooper S. The contact...	Excellent Reliability
2020	8	DURING A RAIN SHOWER, DROVE AT ABOUT 15MPH INTO RO...	Excellent Reliability
2019	7	The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Mini Cooper S C...	Excellent Reliability
2017	8	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MINI COOPER S. WHILE D...	Excellent Reliability
2016	10	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MINI COOPER S. WHILE D...	Above Average
2015	20	AIR CONDITION EMITS STRONG ODORS...	Average
2014	17	OIL FILTER HOUSING FAILED DURING COMMUTE AND LOST ...	Above Average
2013	32	AIRBAG LIGHT IS SHOWING THAT PASSENGER AIRBAG IS O...	Below Average
2012	30	VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN 24 MILES AND PARKED FOR AB...	Average
2011	46	PREMATURE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE MAY LEAD...	Below Average
2010	78	COLD START PROBLEM, NO POWER, LOTS OF NOISE. TIMI...	Avoid This Year

Mini COOPER S — All Years

Mini COOPER S — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid