repaired · 2020 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 MINI CooperProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2019 MINI Cooper, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-465 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 MINI Cooper has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Steering
2Electrical system
2Power train
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Exterior lighting
1Structure
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 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.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2019 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cooper owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Car sent a message about vehicle stabilization initiation in the middle of the road. I could barely turn the steering wheel and change the lane. Authorized dealer service center tells me it’s a click and drive wiring malfunction issue. I was on the way to the airport via toll road and highway.…
I am writing regarding the failure of the steering column on my 2019 Mini Cooper Hardtop. The incident occurred on December 31, 2022. I drove my car to a residential location in Seattle, parked and locked the vehicle. When I returned to my car and started it up to move it, I realized I had no…
THIS IS SECOND INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED WITH BRAND NEW MINI COOPER 2019 WITH SAME EXACT ISSUE THAT AGAIN ALMOST CAUSED A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE CAR PRECIPITOUSLY MALFUNCTIONED AND CAR LOCKED UP AND WOULD ALLOW ME TO MAINTAIN SPEED- NOR ACCELERATE. I WAS…
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