2007 MINI Cooper Convertible Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible has a complaint index of 29, the second-lowest among 8 model years covered, and earns a Good verdict. Airbags account for 57% of its complaints, with 2 recall campaigns on record.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 29/100
- #6 of 8 Cooper Convertible years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22.5 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags4 (57%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Engine1 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the passenger airbag warning light illuminating along with the passenger air bag off indicator, even with a passenger seated.
- Some describe the front end catching fire while the vehicle was parked, with no prior warning lights, at a median mileage of 72,000.
- One owner reported a howling noise starting around 35 mph that grew louder at highway speed, later traced by a dealer to the transmission.
- Owners describe the instrument panel gauges displaying inaccurate readings, linked to a circuit board connection issue at 92,000 miles.
- Several owners link the airbag warning lights to a defective occupant detection mat sensor in the passenger seat.
2007 MINI Cooper Convertible recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V205000Apr 6, 2015Airbags91,800 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
Risk: An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
- NHTSA 07V533000Nov 20, 2007Other320 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Certain convertible vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the standard requires that the tire size and corresponding tire pressure be indicated on the label and the label does not correspond to the actual tires mounted on the vehicle.
Risk: Incorrect tire pressure can cause premature wear and tire damage which could lead to unfavorable driving conditions increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on january 16, 2008. Owners may contact mini at 1-866-275-6464.
2007 MINI Cooper Convertible fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,125
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Cooper Convertible years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 model has a complaint index of 29, the 6th highest out of 8 years, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Cooper Convertible model years.
- What is the main problem with the 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 57% of complaints, mostly involving the passenger airbag warning light and occupant detection mat, with a median failure mileage of 63,075.
- Does the 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: one for the front passenger seat occupant detection mat (airbags) and one for tire and rim labeling requirements on convertible models.
- How does the 2007 model compare to other MINI Cooper Convertible years?
- The 2007 model's complaint index of 29 is much lower than the 2005 model's 100 (Avoid) and the 2009 model's 86 (Avoid), making 2007 one of the better years for this model.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 MINI Cooper Convertible?
- EPA rates it at 25.5 mpg combined (22.5 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,125.