MINI Cooper problems by year
2,404 complaints across 10 model years, 2002–2011. 2005 draws the most at 440; 2011 the fewest at 130.
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Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold as much as how reliable they were. A popular model year will always look worse than a rare one. Compare the dominant failure system between years rather than the raw totals.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | Top reported system | Crashes | Fires | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 220 | Steering (28.6%) | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 388 | Steering (41.8%) | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| 2004 | 330 | Steering (74.8%) | 5 | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 | 440most | Steering (63.6%) | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 247 | Air bags (46.2%) | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 159 | Air bags (30.8%) | 4 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 155 | Air bags (28.4%) | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 193 | Air bags (35.8%) | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 142 | Engine (22.5%) | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 130 | Electrical system (28.5%) | 1 | 5 | 0 |