2010 Mini Cooper engine problems
The 2010 Mini Cooper has 40 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
40
Engine complaints
28%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MINI COOPER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A BROWN SPOT ON THE HOOD AND FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE ALSO SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2010 Mini Cooper have?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the 2010 Mini Cooper engine — 28% 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.