Is the 2018 MINI Cooper a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 MINI Cooper ranks #16 of 21 among Cooper model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 8 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 MINI Cooper?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 3,500 miles.

Does the 2018 MINI Cooper have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 MINI Cooper in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 MINI Cooper?

EPA rates the 2018 MINI Cooper at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2018 MINI Cooper Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2018 MINI Cooper has 8 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #16 highest of 21 Cooper model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (2 complaints, 25% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 3 injuries.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 25/100; #16 of 21 Cooper years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 8; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 3; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 3
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2019; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 30; 28 city / 35 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 3 / 0

2018 MINI Cooper recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2018 MINI Cooper fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 28 MPG
Highway: 35 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.

2018 compared with other Cooper years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2016	Caution	55	28	1	30
2017	Caution	50	28	3	31
2018	Good	25	8	0	30
2019	Best	10	12	2	30
2020	Good	40	7	2	31

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 MINI Cooper a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 MINI Cooper ranks #16 of 21 among Cooper model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 8 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 MINI Cooper?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 3,500 miles.
Does the 2018 MINI Cooper have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 MINI Cooper in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 MINI Cooper?: EPA rates the 2018 MINI Cooper at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.