YearToAvoid

2007 MINI Cooper Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

75/100

#6 most-complained of 21 Cooper years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 MINI Cooper has 117 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 75 out of 100 — #6 highest of 21 Cooper model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is airbags (47 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 10 fires, and 2 injuries.

Complaints
117
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
3 / 10
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
30
26.5 city / 34.5 hwy

Top 2007 MINI Cooper problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags47 (40%)
  2. Engine41 (35%)
  3. Electrical System27 (23%)
  4. Structure & Body9 (8%)
  5. Seat Belts8 (7%)
  6. Fuel System6 (5%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain5 (4%)
  8. Brakes4 (3%)
  9. Other4 (3%)
  10. Steering4 (3%)
2007 MINI Cooper complaints: complaints filed per quarter152010 Q12012 Q12014 Q12015 Q42017 Q32021 Q12024 Q2
156 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2016 Q1 (15).

2007 MINI Cooper recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V337000May 11, 2023Electrical System97,933 vehicles

    Electrical system

    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.

    Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

2007 MINI Cooper fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26.5 MPG
Highway
34.5 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,650
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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid95372227
2006Avoid90200127
2007Avoid75117130
2008Avoid80115130.5
2009Avoid100151130.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 MINI Cooper a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 MINI Cooper ranks #6 of 21 among Cooper model years (Complaint Index 75/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 117 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 MINI Cooper?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (47 complaints), engine (41 complaints), and electrical system (27 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 64,845 miles.
Does the 2007 MINI Cooper have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 MINI Cooper, most recently reported 2023, covering electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 MINI Cooper?
EPA rates the 2007 MINI Cooper at 30 MPG combined (26.5 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.