Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Mini Cooper S
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Mini Cooper S has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 249 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V337000 Control Module in Footwell May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V248000 Electric Auxiliary Water Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V008000 AUXILIARY WATER PUMP/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V657000 EXHAUST PIPE TIPS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 94 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 79 complaints
- Air Bags 28 complaints
- Power Train 26 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
Of the 249 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 249 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Mini Cooper S has numerous complaints related to engine and cooling issues, compounded by four recall campaigns, highlighting concerns in multiple areas. Despite limited recall data specifically for 2007, high complaint volumes for engine problems indicate a potential for reliability issues, suggesting a below-average performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,500 | common |
| Turbocharger | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement bi-annually
- Coolant system service every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Unusual turbo whine
- Oil leaks
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Mini Cooper S at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.