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2010 MINI Cooper Engine Problems

NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2010 MINI Cooper, 43% of all 92 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. These complaints report 5 fires and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 50,600 miles.

Engine complaints
40
43% of 92
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
50,600 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2010 MINI Cooper engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2010, latest Jul 4, 2025.

2010 MINI Cooper engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2010Jan 2012Jan 2015Jul 2016Jul 2018Jul 2021Mar 2024Jul 2025
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Jul 2025; peak Jan 2012 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2010 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 2010 MINI Cooper have engine problems?
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the engine in the 2010 MINI Cooper, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 50,600 miles.
Which MINI Cooper year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 MINI Cooper has the most engine complaints (58), compared with 40 for the 2010.
Is there a engine recall for the 2010 MINI Cooper?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 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.