Worst 2009 MINI Cooper Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 MINI Cooper.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 61 | — | 1 | 73,586 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 46 | — | 6 | 72,601 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 24 | — | 6 | 71,281 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | — | — | 88,992 mi | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 6 | — | — | 97,625 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 78,167 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 78,333 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 MINI Cooper
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~97,933 vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
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2009 MINI Cooper — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 MINI Cooper reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full MINI Cooper reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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