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2011 MINI Cooper Engine Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2011 MINI Cooper, 23% of all 83 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 21 Cooper model years. These complaints report 2 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Engine complaints
19
23% of 83
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2011 MINI Cooper engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 16, 2011, latest Sep 7, 2024.

2011 MINI Cooper engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2011May 2012Jun 2014Apr 2016Apr 2018Nov 2018Sep 2022Jan 2024
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Sep 2024; peak Aug 2011 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2011 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 2011 MINI Cooper have engine problems?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the engine in the 2011 MINI Cooper, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which MINI Cooper year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 MINI Cooper has the most engine complaints (58), compared with 19 for the 2011.
Is there a engine recall for the 2011 MINI Cooper?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2011 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.