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2007 MINI Cooper Engine Problems

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 MINI Cooper, 35% of all 117 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. These complaints report 4 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 69,000 miles.

Engine complaints
41
35% of 117
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
69,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 MINI Cooper engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2010, latest Nov 25, 2024.

2007 MINI Cooper engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2010Mar 2012Oct 2013May 2014Sep 2015Apr 2016Apr 2020
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Nov 2024; peak Apr 2015 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2007 MINI Cooper

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Cooper model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200517 (5%)
  2. 200620 (10%)
  3. 200741 (35%)
  4. 200858 (50%)
  5. 200951 (34%)
  6. 201040 (43%)
  7. 201119 (23%)
  8. 201218 (27%)
  9. 20136 (13%)
  10. 201410 (29%)
  11. 201515 (27%)
  12. 201610 (36%)
  13. 20176 (21%)
  14. 20181 (13%)
  15. 20191 (8%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (14%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 MINI Cooper have engine problems?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 MINI Cooper, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.
Which MINI Cooper year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 MINI Cooper has the most engine complaints (58), compared with 41 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 MINI Cooper?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 MINI Cooper is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.