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
Every Cooper S Convertible year
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 June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.