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2009 MINI JCWProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2009 MINI JCW, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-337 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 19%Owner complaints91 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage51kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 MINI JCW has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags30
Engine and engine cooling31
Latches/locks/linkages10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10
Equipment10
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2009 MINI JCW 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.

66%repaired · 2019 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 18V-248 · Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles · 31,460 repaired

Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: disc

Recall 08V-507 · Oct 2, 2008 · 560 vehicles

Risk. DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AS WELL AS A DRIVER'S REACTIONS, REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 JCW 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 JCW median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'19'20
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2009 MINI JCW, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Engine compartment firePE11036 · closed Jun 11, 2012
    Led to recall 12V-008
In owners' words

What JCW owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MINI JCW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR SEAT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.…
Complaint 10809500 · Dec 10, 2015 · 67,000 miles
I HAVE A 2009 MINI COOPER S. THE OVERHEAD PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS AN ADULT SIZED PASSENGER RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AND I HAVE WITNESSED IT ABOUT EIGHT TIMES BETWEEN 10/2/08 AND 11/26/08. WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, IT…
Complaint 10250135 · Nov 29, 2008 · 100 miles

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