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Why we don't show Mini-wide stats: Mini reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Mini F-150 might be solid while the MiniFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.

Mini Models (7)

Sorted by severity (worst first)
1

Mini Cooper S

(2002–2025) high severity
2,177 complaintsCrash rate: 2.6%Severity: 64000
2

Mini Cooper Countryman

(2011–2013) high severity
162 complaintsCrash rate: 3.7%Severity: 1688
3

Mini Cooper Clubman

(2008–2014) high severity
172 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 1147
4

Mini Cooper

(2001–2026) high severity
2,831 complaintsCrash rate: 3.3%Severity: 493
5

Mini Clubman

(2012–2022)
96 complaintsCrash rate: 9.4%Severity: 41
6

Mini Countryman

(2014–2025)
147 complaintsCrash rate: 6.1%Severity: 17
7

Mini Paceman

(2014–2015)
6 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 11
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Most Common Mini Problems

Components most reported across all Mini models in NHTSA complaints.

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
STEERING1,5682.4%
AIR BAGS8096.4%
ENGINE8021.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6372.0%
POWER TRAIN3171.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2371.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2044.4%
SEATS1423.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1171.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1111.8%

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