Mini Cooper S Convertible years to avoid
The Mini Cooper S Convertible years to avoid are 2005, 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2012 is the cleanest year on record.
181
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2005–2012
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Cooper S Convertible years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 72 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 53 |
Every Cooper S Convertible year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2006avoid | 53 | 1 | |
| 2005avoid | 72 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mini Cooper S Convertible years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Cooper S Convertible years to avoid are 2005, 2006. The cleanest year on record is 2012.
What is the best year for the Mini Cooper S Convertible?
By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cooper S Convertible years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mini Cooper S Convertible have?
Across all model years, the Cooper S Convertible has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 181 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.