repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2010 MINI CooperProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 92 owner complaints about the 2010 MINI Cooper, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-337 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 MINI Cooper has problems
92 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
32Engine4 crash/fire/injury
29Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
21Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
11Exterior lighting
8Engine and engine cooling4 crash/fire/injury
5Seats
5Seat belts
4Service brakes
3Power train
1311 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 4 |
| Air bags | 21 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 13 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 MINI Cooper 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.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. ERRONEOUS TIRE INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE FITMENT AND INFLATION WHICH COULD AFFECT THE DURABILITY OF THE TIRE AND THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE,…
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
2010 vs. every other Cooper 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 median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 MINI Cooper safety ratings
2010 MINI Cooper w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Cooper owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On Thursday I was driving my 2010 Mini Cooper S with 75,000 miles on it and there was a total and sudden power outage on the high way. I was able to get to the breakdown lane and had it towed. My mini certified garage ran the computer on it and the car started right up. It was due for an inspection…
In an attempt to resolve persistent rough running engine issue, mechanic discovered that the timing chain guides failed (broke apart) and that plastic pieces of the guides migrated into the engine oil system.
Engine stalling Oil pan leaks Caused the engine to shut down when slowing down or sitting in traffic on highway. No warning lights prior to incidents Only right after
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