2008 MINI Cooper Engine Problems
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 MINI Cooper, 50% of all 115 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 4 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 55,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 58
- 50% of 115
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 55,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 MINI Cooper engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 27, 2008, latest Jun 18, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2008 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 MINI Cooper have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 MINI Cooper, 50% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,000 miles.
- Which MINI Cooper year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2008 MINI Cooper has the most engine complaints (58), compared with 58 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 MINI Cooper?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 MINI Cooper is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.