2009 Mini Cooper engine problems
The 2009 Mini Cooper has 50 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 26% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
50
Engine complaints
26%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON 21 NOVEMBER 2013 WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY MINI CAME ON. I CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT. BY THE TIME I GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH THE DEALER, THE LIGHT TURNED OFF. AROUND 5 MILES FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THEN THE CAR…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2009 Mini Cooper have?
NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 2009 Mini Cooper engine — 26% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.