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2009 MINI Cooper ConvertibleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine
6Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Exterior lighting
1Seats
1Steering
1Tires
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 MINI Cooper Convertible recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Cooper Convertible year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cooper Convertible median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cooper Convertible owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving the car the engine stalls due to timing chain issues. These timing chain issues were part of a safety recall but this car's vin number doesn't qualify! The car will stall at full speed
MY CAR I BOUGHT AS A PRE-OWN AND THE OWNER BEFORE E HAD LEAKS AS WELL. THESE LEAKS CAUSED ELECTRICAL DAMAGE ON THE CIRCUIT BOARDS THAT MADE THE CIRCUIT BOARD SHOULDER AND HEAT UP SO HOT IT ALMOST WENT ON FIRE. ALSO THE TIRES WERE THE WRONG SIZE AND SALES PERSON WOULD NOT ADMIT FAULT SO I HAD TO PAY…
ELECTRICAL FAILURE SINCE DAY ONE BOUGHT CAR AS A PRE-OWN. PRIOR OWNER HISTORY SAME ISSUES AS ME. MY CAR ALMOST WENT ON FIRE, POOR PERFORMANCE, LEAKS AND LEAKS WITH NO RELOAD FROM $6,000+ REPAIRS. STILL LEAKING. SUSPECTED WATER DAMAGE CAUSING ELECTRICAL OR JUST FAULTY ELECTRICAL. BULBS GO OUT WHEN…
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