2007 Mini Cooper: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Cooper years.
383 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Cooper?The 2007 Mini Cooper has 383 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine and engine cooling. Owners most often flag second generation (r56, ~2007-2013) severe reliability problems: includes timing chain failures, catastrophic engine failure, coolant system leaks, failing water pumps, premature interior switch wear, and failing exterior trim.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Mini Cooper vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Cooper years only. How we score it
Is 2007 a good year for the Cooper?
Across the 19 Cooper model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 1,058 (2004). With 383 complaints, the 2007 Cooper sits above the model's median of 127.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2007 Cooper
electrical system
Campaign 23V337000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
What owners say across generations
\nSentiment is sharply divided by generation, with owner satisfaction heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
- Very frequentSecond Generation (R56, ~2007-2013) Severe Reliability Problems
Includes timing chain failures, catastrophic engine failure, coolant system leaks, failing water pumps, premature interior switch wear, and failing exterior trim.
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